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Life at Home: Self-Discipline
Our Life at Home series continues with the topic of self-discipline. We have already begun to discuss the very important topic of self-discipline with regard to shopping and eating, and now we are looking at where we need it at home. Self-discipline is extremely important to have at home because at home we are our own bosses, we set the tone and no one (unless you live with your parents) is going to set it for you. Sometimes this freedom runs away with us.
I believe everything boils down to needing self-discipline at home. It could be that you need self-discipline to not reach into the cookie jar all day long, or binge-watch reality TV. It could be that you need self-discipline with how you communicate to your spouse (otherwise known as biting your tongue) or with keeping your home office in order. Many of you expressed the desire to change how much screen time you use each week... this is where self-discipline comes in handy!
This week's video answers the question: why even bother with self-discipline? Why not just do what we want to do and live how we want to live? Check out my video to hear my response. If you are unable to see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of this blog, or visit my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur
This week I would love to know... what areas of your home life require more self-discipline than others? How do you plan to implement your changes? Let me know in the comment section below. On social media use the hashtags #LifeatHome #MADAMECHIC
She is Little,She is Fierce blog writes of Lessons from Madame Chic: "this book is perfect. You need it STAT!"
Tips on Life and Love recommends At Home With Madame Chic in their article: Clutterbugs, Beware: 10 Books for Organizing Your Home.
Italian readers: The marvelous Edy Tassi, who translates the Madame Chic books into Italian, has written a blog post about At Home With Madame Chic on her blog. You can read it here.
Madame Chic Inspiring Thought
Practice self-discipline with the small things. This week, put your belongings away immediately after you use them. This goes for everything from the sugar bowl to the blow drier. Don't leave anything for later... with intention, put it away as soon as you can. Notice how this small change exercises your self-discipline muscle and will inspire you to become more disciplined in other areas of your life.
Of Lessons from Madame Chic, loganperin writes on Instagram:
I'm currently a 19 year old exchange student in Japan from Ohio, and the other day I saw this book in a store. I've always been interested in French culture so I bought this book on my Kindle. WORLD CHANGED. I've been incorporating these into my daily life and it's amazing what a difference it's made. I've been very homesick... This book has helped me turn my exchange around and given it a whole new meaning. I am truly grateful.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy every moment of your exchange in Japan. I am so happy to hear that Lessons from Madame Chic has inspired you in such a way.
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Drugstore Beauty Favorites
This week, by popular demand, I am sharing my drugstore beauty favorites with you. Often when I do my skincare and makeup posts, readers ask for drugstore alternatives to the higher-end, more expensive products. This week I am sharing a handful of my favorites with you.
All of these finds I came across myself, and many have been very pleasant surprises! If you are unable to see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of the blog, or visit my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer
This drugstore facial moisturizer is such a find! After running out of my favorite high-end Eminence Age Corrective Coconut Moisturizer, I wanted to see if I could find a drugstore version that would compare. I have found it with this cream, which is very lightweight, and is priced at an extremely good value.
St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
This is a marvelous dupe for my favorite Epicuren fine herbal facial scrub, and is much more affordable. My only complaint is that the scent of the St Ives scrub isn't my favorite, but try it for yourself to see what you think.
Dove Purely Pampering Body Wash in almond cream with hisbiscus
This is the most luxurious of all the drugstore body washes. It is a bit pricier at around $9 a bottle, but you get a lot for your money and the quality, scent and texture is my favorite (and I've tried nearly all of them!)
L'Oreal Infallible longwear lip color in mulberry
I've talked about this amazing lip color before and can't stop boasting about this gem of a find. The color truly lasts all day long and does not dry out your lips. Mulberry is the shade I recommend.
Thank you to everyone who watched my Critics' Choice Awards red carpet fashion run-down last Thursday. What a blast I had with the entire Maker TV cast and crew! I am pictured above with host, Taryn Southern.
The Epoch Times discovers the ten-item wardrobe in a very humorous way.
The Neo-Trad lists both Madame Chic books as the Best Books for Francophiles.
Ruby's Musings discusses the ten-item wardrobe on French Girl Friday
Madame Chic Inspiring Thought
Don't worry if you do not have a big budget for skincare and makeup products. Contrary to what many women's publications will have you think, you don't need hundreds of products to keep up a beauty routine. Focus on clean and clear skin and a manageable le no makeup look and you will find yourself saving money and feeling inspired to appreciate your natural beauty. Also, for every high-end product you long for, chances are there is a less expensive dupe out there. Read reviews, talk to your friends and cultivate a beauty cabinet that works within your budget.
Comment of the Week
Julia G. writes:
Just a brief note to say that I followed your advice a few months ago and started eating lunch. As a teacher, this is generally impossible, but in so doing it has improved my quality of life 2 ways: bringing me a moment of peace and pleasure in a busy day, increased nutritional intake. I never dreamed I'd be listening to DeBussy's La Mer in the middle of the school day, but it is so nice. It's an island of calm. Thanks, again!
Julia this is wonderful to hear. Your job as a teacher is so vitally important, I'm glad that you are taking the time to nourish yourself at lunch!
This week I would love to know... what are your drugstore beauty favorites? Do you have any good ones to recommend?
FTC: All items were purchased by me. I have no affiliation with any companies represented. As always, my honest opinion is used.
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Life At Home: Cut the Distractions
We are kicking off the Life at Home series on The Daily Connoisseur this week with this first installment: Cut the Distractions. Living well at home is very important. It's important because how you live at home behind closed doors when no one is looking is indicative of your true self and your true values.
We strive to make changes to our life in the areas of style, makeup, wardrobe, clutter, being in the present moment, presenting ourselves well, etc. and if we are serious about making these changes, we need to get serious about implementing them at home.
In At Home With Madame Chic we discuss how a happy home life sets you up for success in the outside world. Order is needed at home. Organization is needed at home. Beauty is needed at home. Dignity is needed at home. The arts are needed at home. Style is needed at home. But are we able to live well at home if we find ourselves constantly distracted? In our minds we know what we should be doing but when we will actually get around to doing that? We're not sure. Right now we're surfing the internet, or binge-watching a reality TV show, or deep into reading Facebook posts.
You'd like to cook that healthy meal. You'd like to get some patio gardening done. You'd like to write that letter. You'd like to practice the piano. You'd like to organize your lingerie drawer. You'd like to read that historical biography. You'd like to write in your journal. You'd like to tidy up the kitchen and you will... just after you spend an hour perusing the online shops.
Sound familiar?
It certainly does to me! Screens- whether television, smartphone or laptop can be a major distraction and if we want to live well at home, we need to cut the distraction. This doesn't mean cutting these things out entirely. But it does mean getting strict about how much time you devote to them.
Check out this week's video for the rest of my thoughts on this subject. If you cannot see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of this blog, or visit my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur
I'd love for you to join in on this discussion. What are your distractions at home? How could you be spending your time instead? On social media use the hashtags #LifeAtHome #MADAMECHIC
I will be part of a live red carpet commentary for The Critic's Choice awards this Thursday, January 15th from 4pm to 6pm on MakerTV. You can watch the entire viewing party here or visit http://www.maker.tv/live/criticschoice
Ruby's Musings just adores Madame Chic for French Girl Friday
MoonFireGypsyWagon muses on At Home With Madame Chic in her latest blogpost.
Madame Chic Inspiring Thought
If you have extra time this week, don't spend it on the internet (even if that means shutting down this blog right now!), but try something that enriches your soul: play the piano, write a poem, get some gardening done, make a cake, write a letter, arrange some flowers. Feel invigorated by your freedom from the screen.
Patricia W. from Connecticut writes:
Jennifer, I've been following your blog for a while now and love it. Love your videos. And yes, I'm adhering to your 10-item capsule wardrobe. It's so much easier and stylish with regard to ease of deciding what to wear. Almost everything in my closet works with everything else so no problem. My closet is now a streamlined and pretty personal space...one I'm happy to show to my girlfriends as an inspiration. The best news is Lessons from Madame Chic inspired me to put my best self forward even if I'm just doing errands or going to the supermarket. I feel so much better knowing I look presentable and need never again feel embarrassed upon meeting an acquaintance or neighbor while out and about.
One of the very best compliments I've received as a result was from the mother of a good friend, Whenever I see you, Patricia, you always look so...so...clean and shiny.
I was drawn into your video blogs not only by their content, but also, almost immediately, by the fact that I'd find myself smiling whenever I heard your intro, ... Jennifer here.
Patricia W
Thank you Patricia. You have been a long-time reader and supporter of my blog. I appreciate your testimonial!
See you next week!
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New Year Message and My Third Book
Happy new year Daily Connoisseurs! It is great to be back on the blog. I hope you all had a restful break.
2015 on The Daily Connoisseur is going to be a very exciting year. We will continue to explore the concepts in At Home With Madame Chic on the importance of living well at home. We will elaborate more deeply on traditional connoisseur topics like the Ten-Item Wardrobe, etc. and we will also uncover new concepts that will enrich our everyday lives in magnificent ways.
This week's video discusses the upcoming 2015 topics and shares the Christmas present I received from Mr. Connoisseur (you will have to watch the video to see what this one is!).
Please check out this week's video to hear more of what I have in store for you. If you are unable to see the video above, click here, look in the sidebar of this blog, or visit my channel: www.youtube.com/TheDailyConnoisseur
My Third Book!
I am so pleased to now share my wonderful news with you... The week before Christmas break I received my third book deal with Simon & Schuster! I have been working on this book concept for a few months now and am so thrilled to have received the go-ahead from Simon & Schuster.
I won't discuss my work until I'm finished with it, but I can tell you that it will bring us even deeper into the Madame Chic lifestyle and will contain concepts that all readers can incorporate into their lives. We are hoping that the book will be released in time for Christmas 2015 (this year!). Thank you to my agent, Erica Silverman, and my editor, Trish Todd, (the Chic dream team!) for making this happen.
At Home With Madame Chic is mentioned in Redbook magazine this month inspiring people to cultivate gratitude.
I am featured on At Home With Cheryll and Sam's radio show discussing Madame Chic and the art of living well.
BookGirlTV has featured both Madame Chic books in her annual gift guide. Thank you Tessa! (Her YouTube channel is wonderful, by the way, check it out and subscribe if you love books as much as I do).
Rose of Books recommends At Home With Madame Chic for your new year reading resolutions.
Mrs. Shockley of A Home For Elegance loves the affirmations in At Home With Madame Chic.
Madame Chic Inspiring Thought
What are your new year resolutions? Most people vow to eat healthier, lose weight and exercise more. These are great aspirations, but I also encourage you to strive to improve your life in a even more meaningful way. Commit this year to changing yourself for the better: to be present, stand firm with your values and to not be swayed by what is popular, but by what is important to you and your heart. Resolve to be an even better version of yourself this year. I will be there right along with you.
Casey N. writes:
Dear Mrs. Jennifer,
I wanted to thank you so much for all that you have done by writing your books and sharing your life with everyone through your blog. I am a thirteen-year-old girl living in Maryland, and your blog and books have changed my views on life. I have turned my closet into a 10 Item Wardrobe and read your first book cover to cover. I just asked for and received "At Home With Madame Chic" for a Christmas present, and it was definitely one of my very favorite gifts! You are such a great role model for women and girls everywhere. All of the ideas about living have inspired me do do things that I would never have done otherwise. I de-cluttered my room, I wear my nice things always, and always have a refined and positive attitude.
Thank you again and have a Happy New Year!
I wrote Casey back privately to thank her for her kind email but wanted to share it with you here on the testimonials to emphasize how life-changing The Daily Connoisseur concepts can be. To hear such an articulate and inspiring email from 13-year-old girl makes all the work I do worthwhile. Thank you Casey!
Requests for 2015
Please leave me a comment below with any requests you have for the new year. The most popular and heavily requested topics are the ones I will strive to address first so don't be shy and let me know what you would like to hear on The Daily Connoisseur this year.
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New Report by BioTrends Examines the Treatment of Renal Anemia in China
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EXTON, Pa., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- BioTrends Research Group, Inc. recently published its TreatmentTrends®: Renal Anemia in China report. This report is based on survey results from 150 nephrologists in clinical practice in China and qualitative interviews conducted with ten thought leaders in nephrology. The report examines the demographics of nephrology practice in China and focuses specifically on the management of renal anemia amongst dialysis and later stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
Earlier diagnosis of renal insufficiency is leading to a rapid increase in the number of patients being seen by nephrologists, however there were numerous mentions about the disparity of care across regions. Although the majority of nephrologists suggested that economics were not an impediment to treatment with erythropoietin (EPO) products, only about one-third of those surveyed felt that renal anemia management was optimal in China. Further, 86 percent of those surveyed agreed that the treatment of anemia should begin earlier in CKD than it does in current clinical practice. The current EPO market is dominated by short acting EPO agents manufactured by local companies, but more than 70 percent report that an EPO agent with a longer dose interval would be highly desirable in a new EPO product. In fact, 44 percent of the surveyed nephrologists reported that there is a high need for new EPO products and that this need is greater than the unmet need for other therapies such as agents for acute renal failure, hyperphosphatemia and lupus nephritis.
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Let them run wild (and barefoot!)
Our future needs creativity: thanks to technology, every new generation will see more and more of their world changing rapidly around them, and we'll need creative people more than ever.
While a lot of studies have been done recently to try and establish how far creativity is born or nurtured (conclusion thus far: a bit of both) creating an environment to allow creativity to flourish is key, regardless of whether that creativity is instilled or instinctive.
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It's also clear most education systems are lagging on fostering the creativity tomorrow's world needs; schools value 'getting the answer right', which is essentially about avoiding making mistakes and kids have conformity, rote learning and valuing test scores drilled into them. A wealth of research is telling us that we need to be fostering 'divergent thinking' and complex problem solving – on many levels – where there isn't one prescribed right answer.
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Previewing Sunday's Most Intriguing Round of 32 Games
We're now through the first round - sorry, the second round - of the NCAA Tournament, and we've seen the usual NCAA Tournament surprises. It never gets old though - I think most of America could watch Duke lose to Mercer on repeat. But we know, going into every Big Dance, that crazy things are going to happen. And the 2014 version hasn't been any different.
To get you even more excited, I've taken a look at the four best games, analytically speaking, that we'll be watching on Sunday. While a game like the Stephen F. Austin and UCLA contest will still bring thrills I'm sure, I dug into the ones that didn't seem so statistically lopsided. Take a look at what to expect below.
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Wichita State (1 Seed, 10th in nERD) vs.
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The Round of 32 matchup between the Midwest's one and eight seed is one of the most interesting of the day, as Wichita State will take their undefeated record and go up against a young, talented Kentucky squad.
The Shockers breezed through their first-round game against Cal Poly, showing off their eighth-ranked defense – Cal Poly didn't even hit 40 points. But Cal Poly also ranks 180th in nERD. Kentucky does not.
Wichita State has a great basketball team, and there's a reason they're undefeated. But as everyone's said all season long, the team hasn't really been tested. Their 90th-ranked strength of schedule saw just three top-50 nERD teams this year in Tennessee, Saint Louis and BYU, and while they won each one, it's not like those teams were studly competition. Kentucky will be the best team they've faced all season long.
Can they be victorious? Yes, most definitely. Kentucky has a slightly susceptible defense (though it showed up in Round 1), and has played inconsistently all season long. But the one area to watch in this contest is to see who wins the rebounding game when Kentucky is on offense. No team in college hoops saw a higher offensive rebounding rate than the Wildcats this season, while South Dakota State was the only team better than Wichita State at grabbing defensive boards. Two of the team's biggest strengths will be going up against one another in this one.
Iowa State (3 Seed, 13th in nERD) vs.
North Carolina (6 Seed, 26th in nERD)
Iowa State had a decisive victory in their opener against North Carolina Central, but they lost sophomore forward Georges Niang for the rest of the tournament. An offensive-oriented team, not having the 6'7'' presence will certainly have an impact, and it opens this game up to being a lot closer than it otherwise might have been.
Many will point to North Carolina's James McAdoo to take advantage of the injury, and he'll surely have an easier time defensively. But Niang actually was a below-average defender in terms of DRtg, so it's probably smart to not overstate the change it will make for Carolina's offense, which has struggled at times this year efficiency-wise.
It's going to be interesting to see how this loss impacts the Cyclones. No team had more assists than Iowa State this year, and losing a player who finished third in minutes on the team this year could disrupt that flow. It will be up to North Carolina's defense to take advantage of the lack of offensive weapon.
Arizona (1 Seed, 2nd in nERD) vs.
Gonzaga (8 Seed, 20th in nERD)
I mentioned this earlier in the week, but it seemed as though folks were sleeping on Gonzaga, as Oklahoma State, their first-round opponent, seemed to be peaking at the right time of the year. But the Zags won their opening game against Marcus Smart's squad in impressive fashion, and will now be underdogs against one of the best defensive teams in the country, Arizona.
It's going to be an uphill battle for Gonzaga, especially considering junior guard Kevin Pangos will more than likely see Arizona's Nick Johnson defending him. Pangos was a key reason for Gonzaga's first-game victory, shooting 43 percent from the floor with 26 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Shutting him down is a good first step to a Wildcats victory.
The Bulldogs finished fifth in the nation in field goal percentage though, and shooting near 50 percent would certainly keep them in a game against the defensively-driven Wildcats. They'll need good play from center Sam Dower considering 'Zona's ability to defend guards, too.
Arizona should be able to dictate pace, and it would be borderline shocking to see them drop to our 20th-best team in the country in terms of nERD. But it's March Madness, and we've already seen that anything can happen.
Creighton (3 Seed, 7th in nERD) vs.
Baylor (6 Seed, 28th in nERD)
Led by Doug McDermott, Creighton entered the tournament with the best offense in the country, and a defense that was a little suspect. We saw another bad defensive performance by the Bluejays against Louisianna-Lafayette on Friday, and hopefully, for the sake of Creighton fans, it was a wake up call. Because Baylor is even better offensively.
The Bears have now won 11 of 13 games, and in their six wins since March 1st, they haven't scored fewer than 74 points. And against a defensively sound Nebraska team, they were able to post 74 more, in what was a very impressive victory.
Quite simply, the Baylor versus Creighton game on Sunday will be a battle of the offenses. The difference is that Creighton's offense goes through one guy (Doug McDermott) while Baylor's is more balanced – the Bears have four guys who average 11 or more points per game. Like any contest against Creighton, if you can stop Dougie McBaskets, you've got a chance to win. It's just a lot easier said than done.


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The Delonghi Multifry is a combination countertop convection oven / hot air fryer / self-stirring cooking pot. Essentially, you transform it from countertop convection oven to stir-stirring cooking pot by inserting its paddle.
As of fall 2014, being sold in the UK but not yet in North America.
Main model differences
As of fall 2014, there are three models that vary slightly from each other.
Young FH1130 model: Lid is solid with a viewing window, capacity of 1.5 kg, no adjustable temperature.
Classic FH1163 model: Lid is completely transparent, capacity of 1.5 kg, adjustable temperature, additional lower heating element
Extra FH1363: Lid is completely transparent, capacity of 1.7 kg, adjustable temperature, additional lower heating element
Extra Chef FH1394: Lid is completely transparent, capacity of 1.7 kg, no adjustable temperature, additional lower heating element
Heat: Upper heating element in the machine's upper arm. Classic FH1163 and Extra FH1363 models also have additional lower heating element.
Fan: Convection fan (Delonghi calls it their "Surround Heating System.")
Dimensions: varies a bit by model, but approx 400mm (W) x 325mm (D) x 300mm (H)
Capacity: 1.5 kg for Young FH1130 and Classic FH1163 models; 1.7 kg for Extra FH1363 model.
Watts: 1400 (lower heating element on Classic and Extra models is 200 watts)
Temperature: 4 settings on on Classic and Extra models. The "Young" model doesn't have temperature control, you just control cooking time instead.
Timer: Digital. Does not turn machine off upon completion. You can detach the timer and carry it around the house with you.
Runs at 220/240~50/60 in Europe
Warranty: 1 year
Other: Off/On switch at front controls upper heating element. The lower heating element (the Classic and Extra models) has its own on / off button at the front. Many users report that they find the machine very loud when in operation.
- No need to preheat before beginning cooking;
- Users say that for each minute you want to add to the timer, you have to repeatedly press it;
- Pan has non-stick ceramic coating on it;
- Lid, paddle and bowl are removable for cleaning and are dishwasher-safe;
- You can add liquids (for risotto, etc) just respect maximum fill level.
Paddle notes:
- When you switch on the oven with the paddle in, the paddle won't start moving right away, rather, it waits a bit for the food to start cooking before starting stirring (( info as per blogger Sarah Hartley at https://www.foodiesarah.com/13/paddling-with-asparagus/ )). Also the user manual does say, though it's buried: "Please note: To guarantee best results, the paddle begins to turn a few minutes after cooking begins.";
- Paddle continues moving when lid is lifted.
Name: Delonghi
Web: https://www.delonghi.com
Manufacturer's Product Page: https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/low-oil-fryer-and-multicooker
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Manual: Yes. Here is a manual for models FH1163 and FH1363. Here is the manual for the FH1130 model.
Recipe book: 12 recipes for Multifry PDF. Also Look for Multifry recipe app on Apple and Android stores.
Recipes on manufacturer's web site: https://www.delonghi.com/en-int/products/kitchen/recipes/multifry-recipes
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Hartley, Sarah. Delonghi Multifry reviews. June 2014.
Parissi, Lucy. Grown up fish fingers #MultifryChallenge. 30 July 2014. Accessed October 2014.
Trivuncic, Sarah. Delonghi Multifry Multicooker Video Review: chips with everything. Accessed October 2014.
Which Magazine. DeLonghi Multifry Classic FH1163 review. Accessed October 2014.


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Address: 150 West 65th Street
Length: 3 hours, including one 15-minute intermission
Opened:April 3, 2008 (Open-Ended)
Category: Broadway Musical
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South Pacific, the musical is an adaptation of James A. Michener's Tales of the South Pacific. James A. Michener won a Pulitzer award for this book. Joshua Logan read the book and was keen to adapt the story to the stage. Helping him in this task were Leland Howard, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Joshua Logan directed the musical. Richard Rogers composed the music, and Hammerstein II wrote the lyrics.
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Combine the peas, hocks, carrots, celery and onions in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Tie the parsley, thyme and bay leaf together with kitchen string. Add the herb bundle, stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer; cover and cook until the peas are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove the pot from the heat, and remove the hocks to a bowl to cool. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into cubes. Remove the herb bundle from the soup and discard.
Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender to desired consistency. Heat the soup to a simmer with the meat and season with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls. Serve with the Simple Salad.
Although the salad is prewashed, still give it a soak in a big bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes. Lift the salad out of the water, so any grit is left in the bowl. Put it in a salad spinner; don't pack it in or the greens will get bruised. Spin dry. If you don't have a spinner, lay on a clean towel and gently pat dry.
Put the greens in a big bowl. Drizzle 3 tablespoons (a regular soup spoon is fine ¿ you don't need the measuring type) of olive oil over the greens. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using tongs or 2 forks, toss just enough so that all the greens are lightly dressed. Transfer to 4 salad plates and serve immediately.
What can go wrong here? If the greens are wilted and gloppy, there's probably too much dressing. Add an extra handful of greens and re-toss.
When blending hot liquid, first let it cool for five minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth.
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What are my rights as a tenant?
You have a right to enjoy your property privately, undisturbed by others. The landlord has to respect your peace and privacy. If they don't, the Tenancy Tribunal can fine your landlord. You also have rights regarding rent, bond, property inspections and other renting costs.
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What are my obligations and responsibilities as a tenant?
Unless the landlord agrees in writing to pay for them, you are obliged to pay the power, gas, telephone charges.
You must also pay water usage charges if:
Note that the landlord is responsible for paying any fixed water charges.
During your tenancy, you must not:
As a tenant you are responsible for:
What are my rights as a landlord?
Check out our pages on rent, bond, property inspections and other renting costs to find out about landlords' rights in those areas.
You have the right to:
What are my obligations and responsibilities as a landlord?
As a landlord you must:
There are also requirements relating to smoke alarms and insulation, which apply from 1 July 2016 and 1 July 2019.
For more information about any of these rights and obligations see the Tenancy Services website.
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What are the insulation requirements for private rental homes from 1 July 2016?
From 1 July 2016 the landlord must include in the tenancy agreement a statement about the insulation in the rental property:
Insulation that was installed before 1 July 2016 should have met or exceeded the NZS4218P:1977 standard at the time it was installed (these are the standards that came into force in 1978 when insulation became mandatory for new builds).
To determine the condition of insulation that was installed before 1 July 2016, the landlord needs to check it against regulations 13 (for ceiling insulation), 16 (for under floor insulation) and 17 (determining whether it is in reasonable condition) of the Residential Tenancies (Smoke alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016. Landlords can choose to engage an insulation installer to assess the state of the insulation.
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What are the insulation requirements for private rental homes from 1 July 2019?
From 1 July 2019, it will be mandatory for all rental homes to have ceiling and underfloor insulation that is up to a certain standard. Any insulation installed after 1 July 2016 must meet or exceed the NZS4246:2006 standard.
Insulation that was installed before 1 July 2016 should have met or exceeded the NZS4218P:1977 standard at the time it was installed and must still be in reasonable condition. If it is not in reasonable condition, it will need to be replaced to a standard of insulation that meets or exceeds the NZS4246:2006 standard (this requirement applied to income-related rent properties from 1 July 2016).
If it is not practical to install insulation into an existing building, due to its physical design or structure, then the requirement to install insulation in those spaces can be delayed until access to them is possible (e.g. when the landlord makes renovations to the house).
You can find more information about the insulation requirements for rental homes on the Tenancy Services website.
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What are the requirements for smoke alarms in rental properties from 1 July 2016?
From 1 July 2016, smoke alarms must be installed in all rental homes. All smoke alarms installed after 1 July 2016 must be the ten-year, long-life models that comply with certain manufacturing standards.
There should be a smoke alarm within three metres of each bedroom; a smoke alarm in a self-contained caravan, sleep-out or similar; in a multi-storey property (e.g. apartments) there must be a smoke alarm on each level, within the unit.
You'll find more information on the Tenancy Services website
The landlord is responsible for making sure smoke alarms are in working condition at the beginning of each new tenancy. The tenant is responsible for replacing the batteries in the alarm.
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I'm a landlord and I'm going to be overseas for a while – what do I need to do?
If you own a rental property in New Zealand and will be out of the country for more than 21 consecutive days then by law you must appoint an agent who can act on your behalf. This means that if the tenant has any issues they would normally bring up with you (the landlord), they will need to contact your agent about (e.g. if your tenant needs to ask for repairs to be done).
You can appoint anyone to be your agent, but preferably it should be someone who is fully aware of, and able to fulfil, their responsibilities as your agent. Some landlords choose to engage a professional property manager for this role; others appoint a friend or family member.
Once you have appointed an agent, you'll need to:
When you return to New Zealand you'll need to tell your tenant and Tenancy Services that you are back and taking over from your agent.
For more information call Tenancy Services on 0800 737 666,
You should also tell Inland Revenue if you are moving overseas.
Am I allowed to cut a second key for the place I'm renting?
The landlord cannot specify how many keys you can cut. However if you cut an additional key for a visitor (e.g. a family member) to use, then you will be responsible if they misuse the key (e.g. to steal or damage property). If you leave the tenancy the landlord may ask you for all of the house keys including the new copies.
I'm renting a house that's for sale and the real estate agents want to keep bringing people through. Do I have to let them in?
The landlord needs to gain your permission to show real estate agents or prospective buyers through the house, and they have to visit at a reasonable hour. You can only refuse your landlord entry on reasonable grounds, which can include a real estate agent coming too often.
If the landlord wants to hold an open home at the house, they have to discuss this with you to agree on some specific times and dates. You don't have to agree to an open home and can, for example, insist that agents and prospective buyers only visit by appointment.
More information about what your rights are if your landlord is planning on selling the property you rent is on the Tenancy Services website.
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The place I'm renting needs lots of repairs. My landlord says if they get repairs done they'll put my rent up to cover the costs. Can they do this?
Your landlord is obliged to keep the rental property in a reasonable state of repair, which means ensuring that any necessary repairs are completed.
Your landlord is entitled to review your rent every 180 days – if they wish to increase your rent, they have to give you a minimum amount of notice. If you have a fixed tenancy however, then your landlord can't change the rent unless it is specifically allowed for in the tenancy agreement. More information about this is on our Paying Rent page.
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Problems booting back to XP
Hey guys I'm pretty new here but have been reading / searching a lot. There is a wealth of information here; thanks for that.
This is going to be a long post so sorry for that.
Here's the problem:
As the title states I can no longer boot into XP on my dual boot setup. I do still get the startup option to "select older version of windows" but when I do so, and attempt to start XP I get a black screen. No errors, or anything. I can't even boot in safe mode (I get a bunch of lines of code that eventually just hang).
My problem is similar to this thread and so, I believe, is the solution.
I'm looking for advise before I start messing with boot files and really jack something up.
Here is a little background:
Been running XP on this machine for 5+years, it was an OEM HP Pavilion. I have since upgraded the hard drive to a 500gb seagate along with the case, power supply, and video card. When I installed the new HD I simply used seagate's software and cloned the existing drive, including the OS. Everything worked fine. I had successfully cloned drives C: (main system) and D: (OEM recovery partition) onto my new drive.
When installing Win7 about a month ago I followed this how-to for the most part. However, I was out of DVD's so I simply mounted the image and installed through XP. That being said I have no DVD of either XP or Win7 to fall back on should my system stop booting completely.
Ok here when the problem started:
When I partitioned the 500gb drive to install Win7 I left quite a bit of space unallocated. I successfully booted between 7 and XP for a few weeks. Then, I assigned a drive letter (S: for storate) to the unallocated space using Win7 Disk Management utility. After doing so I was unable to boot back to XP.
This is what I have found so far:
Reading several similar (but different) threads here and googling everything I could think of I thought my XP Boot.ini file may have been pointing to the wrong partition number and not booting properly. However, when I look under the C: partition through explorer there is no Boot.ini file at all.
I proceed to search the C: drive for said file and have come up with a couple interesting items. Boot.BAK does exist under the C: drive and Boot.ini.backup exists at C:\Windows\pss <-- (this "backup" is dated the same as my installation of Win7). These files both contain the same information.
I believe that XP is now on the 3rd partition when it was the 2nd one prior. Can someone please verify this from the pic below?
If XP is now the 3rd partition can I simply copy Boot.BAK, change it to Boot.ini and replace partition (2) with partition (3)??
What does the segment "/fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn" mean/do?? I have a good idea, but really just wondering if it needs to be changed.
Thanks guys for any input you may have. This forum is GREAT!
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|31 Jan 2009
You may find this useful - boot.ini further down the page - D/L an iso to make a special bootdisc
Simple "ntldr is missing" fix with boot floppy, CD-R, or USB flash
Normally if you had the XP cd you would do this - for info. only
Hope it helps
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|01 Feb 2009
Thanks for the links SIW2. I did some more reading and decided just to update the boot.ini file and see what happened. Long story made short.... My C: drive (containing xp) was now the 3rd partition (previously 2nd). Correcting the boot.ini file allowed me to boot into xp.
Now I'm just waiting for Win7 to go retail so I can ditch the XP all together. Till then I am still sporting my dual boot with XP. My boot time on XP is about 1.5min till it is usable.... It's only about 45 sec on Win7. I'll give the "timed boot" option a try and see how close my estimate is.
So here's my final note on this issue: Using Win7 to create another partition on my drive modified the order in which the drives were reported and caused XP not to boot without a modification to the boot.ini file. Changed "Partition(2)" to "Partition(3)" solved the problem.
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|01 Feb 2009
Thanks for the update - did you just modify Boot.bak to say partition (3) and rename / make a copy and name it Boot.ini. ?
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|01 Feb 2009
Well...... It turns out there was a boot.ini file on my C: drive after all. I was stumped by the absence of "ntldr" and "ntdetect.com" after reading the article you provided. I rechecked my folder settings and it turns out I had set to display "hidden" files but not "protected operating system files" . OOPS, rookie mistake.
Once I turned their display on I was able to modify the existing boot.ini file and reboot. I did not need any other changes.
I did confirm that boot.ini and boot.bak... and for that matter "C:\windows\pss\boot.ini.backup" all had the same information.
The partition location was the only value that I changed.
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|02 Feb 2009
Alright guys... I got a problem. After modifying my boot.ini file I was able to boot into both XP and Win7 last night. Today after work I turn on my machine and get the message "Reboot and select proper boot device" or insert proper boot media. Black screen after the initial BIOS screen and it will not go any further.
I am using a 500gb SATA drive that is less than 3mo old. My MB is over 5 years old. Do you think the problem is in the drive or the MB??
I am going to check all my connections, even switch the SATA port and power cable just to see if I can make it work. I'll get back to you on that one.
I did notice something strange yesterday after booting back to Win7 from XP. My partitions were no longer named. Specifically the S:\ drive was no longer named "Data Volume" and the F:\ drive was lon longer named "Win7" they were only designated by the letter. Strange, but nothing definative.
The BIOS boot options only recognized the DVD drive but not my hard disk.
As a last resort I can I can try booting from my XP recovery disk, get a Win7 DVD made, or replace the hard disk with my original XP disk (the one I copied onto the Seagate).
Any advise is appreciated.
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|02 Feb 2009
Odd that should suddenly happen. If you don't get any joy after checking connections etc., You might try booting in with Gparted and see if that reveals anything.
If you haven't used it before, this gives you an idea of what it looks like.
Using GParted to Resize Your Windows Vista Partition :: the How-To Geek
It stops a couple of times as it boots , to ask about monitor, keyboard and language, press enter - the defaults should work fine.
SourceForge.net: GParted: Downloading ...
Hope you get it sorted out
|My System Specs
|03 Feb 2009
Yeah I used Gparted to partition my hard disk prior to installing Win7. I have thought about booting it as well... but didnt know what do do once it booted. Just used it to shrink the primary partition and create another.
Been busy today, will give it a shot tomorrow.
Mr. B
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|03 Feb 2009
Hi Mr. B,
Just to see if gparted can pick up the hd - if so, the connections are probably ok.
Also worth checking for obvious things, like the correct partition is set to Active ( says boot next to it in Linux speak ).
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|08 Feb 2009
Alright here's the update. I finished troubleshooting and have determined that I have a corrupt hard disk. I checked the power supply, the SATA cable, even tried installing the drive in another machine. It is not seen in the BIOS but appears to be running (can feel slight vibration and warmth).
I checked online and it appears to be a known issue with the Seagate 7200.11 drive I have. Seagate offers a firmware update to correct the issue. But lucky me my disk is dead as a brick. The firmware update would have been nice to know about a month ago.... Now I have to RMA through Seagate and I will lose all my data. Good thing I had most of it backed up :) Just those files obtained from bittorrent in the last month are gone.
Meanwhile I have my old machine up and running with it's bloated xp service. Well, at least it still boots. I'm downloading the Win7 ISO (again) as we speak in anticipation of getting my new drive. I dont think I will put XP on it this time... but who knows.
THanks again
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Registering a Death
By law a death has to be registered before the funeral can take place. It is not necessary to register before starting to make provisional arrangements, however, funeral arrangements should not be treated as confirmed until the death has been registered.
In most cases a Medical Cause of Death Certificate will have been issued by the doctor who had been treating the deceased immediately before death.This certificate is collected from the Bereavement Officer if death occurred in hospital or from the normal doctor's surgery if death occurred in a nursing home or private house.
It is not advisable to attend the Register office without an appointment, you may have to wait for a long time, or not be seen at all. You will not be given an appointment until you know when the Medical Cause of Death Certificate will be available to you.
Registering a death will take under half an hour and will consist of an interview where you will be asked for the following information –
- The date and place of death
- The full name of the person who has died
- Their name before they were married, if this was different
- Their date and place of birth
- Their job and, if they were a married woman, the full name and job of their husband
- Their usual address The date of birth of their husband or wife (if they were married)
- Their National Health Service Medical card, if you have this.
After the death has been registered, the Registrar will issue a document which allows the funeral to take place. This should be handed to the funeral director. He / She will also issue copies of the entry in the register which may be required for bank accounts, insurances etc.. (There will be a charge for these.)


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Learn To Play Day 2017
Music for All's national Learn to Play Day returns for the sixth successive year on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2017. Taking place at over 120 participating music shops and venues, the UK-wide event will offer the general public the chance to try out free 'taster' lessons on a musical instrument.
In 2016 event delivered more than 12,000 free instrument 'taster' lessons at an array of venues including music shops, schools, churches and other venues throughout the UK.
Music for All is a registered charity that aims to promote the substantial and wide ranging benefits of music making. Ambassadors include, Gareth Malone OBE, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Rodrigo y Gabriela, Rick Wakeman, Al Murray, Rick Astley, Howard Jones and patron Jools Holland.
Full details of the event, including participating venues and local appearances, can be found Here:


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Windows XP Pro Performance Edition September 2009 English Only
- Category Apps
- Type PC Software
- Language English
- Total size 156.9 MB
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Windows XP Pro Performance Edition September 2009
Windows XP Pro Performance Edition
Original Size: 595 mb
New Size: 179 mb (Difference of 416 mb)
(This is the Size of the ISO)
This supports ONLY English Language and English Keyboard Layouts.
This is a FULL Install. You CANNOT Upgrade from previous versions of Windows.
There is no validation required. This PASSES WGA. This works 100% with Windows Update.
I have included the CD-Key already in the install process. This means at no point will you have to enter it.
Some people using Macs or Virtual Machines might need the serial. See Serial.txt if you do need it.
Serial.txt is located in the download folder and in a folder on the disc/iso.
This has all windows updates through September 2009. This is has been tested numerous times with no errors.
This has minimalist Internet Explorer 6. (Use It To Download Firefox, Opera, Safari, Chrome, Etc)
This is the x86 version (32Bit).
Updates currently work fine and this also currently passes WGA. As a preventative measure, I've also
included Office and Windows WGA Cracks which are in a folder called "TJ" on the disc in case they start blocking the serial number included.
You don't need to use these unless you can't get updates, or this is no longer passing WGA.
This is set to automatically log you in each time you start up. If you want to be prompted for a username and password
please see the "TJ" folder on the disc. It contains a registry patch that you can run to have it prompt for username and password again.
This folder on the disc also contains numerous other little tweak applications, registry patches, WGA Cracks & More.
Please look at it before asking questions.
In the "TJ" folder on the disc, in the folder called "Registry", you will see another folder called "Save_Icon_Layout". Whenever I install
new graphics drivers my icons on my desktop get out of place. This little DLL and Reg Patch will help with saving/restoring your Desktop Icon Layout.
To Install It: Extract the "LAYOUT.DLL" filder to "Drive:\Windows\system32" folder. Then double click the Reg Patch to apply it.
Now it should show up as an option when you right click on your My Computer Icon.
I have removed the original Net Framework that ships with XP. It's super old and outdated.
You can still download and use a newer version however. Just download the latest version from Microsoft.com or Windows Update.
The Following has been Removed From This OS...
Internet Games
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
Display Adapters
IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
IBM ThinkPad
Logitech WingMan
Microsoft SideWinder
Serial Pen Tablet
Sony Jog Dial
Tape drives
Toshiba DVD decoder card
Hardware Support:
ATM Support
Brother Devices
Gravis Digital GamePort
Iomega Zip drive
Multi-port serial adapters
Windows CE USB Host
AOL ART Image Format Support
Images and Backgrounds
Intel Indeo codecs
Media Center
Mouse Cursors
Movie Maker
Music Samples
Old CDPlayer and Sound Recorder
Tablet PC
Windows Media Player
Windows Sounds
Client for Netware Networks
Communication tools
Comtrol Test Terminal Program
Connection Manager
FrontPage Extensions
Internet Connection Wizard
Internet Information Services
IP Conferencing
MSN Explorer
NetShell Cmd-Tool
Network Diagnostic
Peer-to-Peer (Has Nothing To Do With Torrents, XDCC, UseNet, Gnutella, LimeWire, Etc)
Share Creation Wizard
Synchronization Manager
TAPI Application Support
Vector Graphics Rendering
Web Folders
Windows Messenger
Operating System Options:
NET Framework
Blaster/Nachi removal tool
Color Schemes
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Document Templates
DR Watson
FAT to NTFS converter
File and Settings Wizard
File System Encryption
Help and Support
IExpress Wizard
Manual Install and Upgrade
MS Agent
Out of Box Experience
Private Character Editor
Remote Installation Services
Search Assistant
Security Center
Service Pack Messages
Symbolic Debugger
Web View
Application Layer Gateway
Error Reporting
Indexing Service
Network DDE
Remote Registry
Removable Storage
Route Listening Service
RPC Locator
Service Advertising Protocol
Simple TCP/IP Services
I have disabled and deleted the Classic Windows XP Install Screens with the info about XP and the blue Background.
You will just see a black background now and the install will look similar to 2000. This saves Space and gives more
info while installing.
The Minimum HD and RAM Requirements have been lifted. You can try and install this on whatever machine you like now.
High ISO Compression has been enabled to save space.
TCP/IP Half-Open Connections = 1000 (Default 10)
UXTheme Patch (Allows Unsigned Themes to be applied to XP)
Windows System File Checker Disabled (SFC)
Boot and Shutdown-Auto-End tasks immediately
Boot and Shutdown-Auto-Kill hung applications immediately
Boot and Shutdown-Auto-Kill hung services immediately
Boot and Shutdown-Ctrl-Alt-Del at logon-Disabled
Boot and Shutdown-Logon Page-Classic
Boot and Shutdown-Setup Prefetch-Cache-Applaunch and Boot enabled
Boot and Shutdown-Status Messages-Extended
Desktop-Desktop icons size-32
Desktop-Internet Explorer icon-Hide
Desktop-My Computer icon-Show
Desktop-My Documents icon-Show
Desktop-My Network Places icon-Hide
Desktop-Recycle Bin icon-Show
Explorer-Add (un)register libraries in Context Menu
Explorer-Add 'Command Prompt' to folder context menu
Explorer-Advanced Search: preconfigure options
Explorer-Associate additional file types with Notepad
Explorer-Change Windows Explorer folder view-Details
Explorer-Classic Control Panel
Explorer-Disable Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
Explorer-Disable Autorun
Explorer-Disable Prefix: Shortcut to
Explorer-Disable shortcut arrow
Explorer-Disable Web Files and Folders connection
Explorer-Display the contents of system folders
Explorer-Launch folder windows in a separate process
Explorer-Show Drive Letters in front of Drive Names
Explorer-Show extensions of known file-types
Explorer-Show hidden files and folders
Explorer-Show Map Network Drives buttons in Explorer bar
Explorer-Show Statusbar in all windows
Explorer-Show the full path in the Address Bar
Explorer-Show the full path in the Title Bar
Explorer-Use small icons in Explorer bar
Internet Explorer-Disable information bar when popup is blocked
Internet Explorer-Disable Market Place bookmark
Internet Explorer-Disable Media Player 6.4 created bookmarks
Internet Explorer-Disable Outlook Express link creation
Internet Explorer-Disable Password-Caching
Internet Explorer-Disable sound when popup is blocked
Internet Explorer-Enable Google URL-Search
Internet Explorer-Keep IE URL-History for-0 Days
Internet Explorer-Set Homepage-www.google.com
Internet Explorer-Set Internet Explorer to accept 10 connects at a time
Internet Explorer-Set popup-blocker to high
My Computer-Add Administrative Tools
My Computer-Add Control Panel
My Computer-Add Control Panel to Context Menu
My Computer-Add Device Manager to Context Menu
My Computer-Add Drive Cleanup to Context Menu
My Computer-Add Event Viewer to Context Menu
My Computer-Add My Network Places
My Computer-Add Network Connections
My Computer-Add Registry Editor to Context Menu
My Computer-Add Scheduled Tasks
Network-Allow receiving Remote Assistance-Disable
Network-Disable restoring mapped network drives on logon
Performance-Disable Info Tips on Files and Folders
Performance-Disable Last accessed Timestamp on files
Performance-Disable Optimize harddisk when idle
Performance-Disable Tracking of Broken Shortcut Links
Performance-Disable WBEM logging
Performance-Do not cache thumbnails
Performance-Run 16-bit Windows applications in a separate process
Performance-Use Windows classic folders / No Tasks Sidepanel
Privacy-Disable Driver Update Internet prompt
Privacy-Disable File MRU-List
Privacy-Remove Alexa
Security-Always show Updates under Software
Security-Disable DCOM
Security-Disable Web Open With prompt
Security-Re-Enable user:pass URLs
Start Menu-Add Administrative Tools menu
Start Menu-Clear most recently opened documents list on logoff
Start Menu-Control Panel-Display as a menu
Start Menu-Disable and remove Documents list from the Start Menu
Start Menu-Disable Highlight newly installed programs
Start Menu-Do not use Personalized Menus
Start Menu-My Computer-Display as a menu
Start Menu-My Documents-Display as a menu
Start Menu-My Music-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Network Places-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Pictures-Don't display this item
Start Menu-Network Connections-Display as Connect to menu
Start Menu-Printers and Faxes-Display as a menu
Start Menu-Reduce popup delay
Start Menu-Remove Search For People from Search
Start Menu-Remove Search the Internet from Search
Start Menu-Remove Set Program Access and Defaults
Start Menu-Remove Windows Catalog shortcut
Start Menu-Scroll Programs
Start Menu-Use small icons in Start Panel
Taskbar-Disable Balloon Tips
Taskbar-Disable Group similar Taskbar buttons
Taskbar-Disable Hide inactive icons
Taskbar-Disable Language-Bar
Taskbar-Hide Volume Control Icon in System Tray
Taskbar-Lock the Taskbar-Yes
Visual Effects-Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing-Disable
Visual Effects-Combo box animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Cursor shadow-Disable
Visual Effects-Display mouse pointer trails-Disable
Visual Effects-Fade out selection-Disable
Visual Effects-Gradient captions in windows-Disable
Visual Effects-Keyboard shortcut underline-Enable
Visual Effects-Menu animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu shadows-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu style-Flat
Visual Effects-Show translucent selection rectangle-Disable
Visual Effects-Show window contents while dragging-Disable
Visual Effects-Slide taskbar buttons-Disable
Visual Effects-Smooth edges of screen fonts-Clear Type
Visual Effects-Smooth-scroll list boxes-Disable
Visual Effects-Tooltip animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Use a background image for each folder type-Disable
Visual Effects-Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop-Disable
Sata and Raid Drivers Added:
Intel ICH7R/M, ICH8R/M, ICH9R/M or ICH10R/D S-ATA AHCI and RAID Controllers
Intel ICH8/ICH9 S-ATA AHCI Controllers
Intel ICH6M S-ATA AHCI Controllers
Intel ICH5R S-ATA RAID Controllers
nForce2/3 SataRAID, nForce2/3/4 PataRAID and all nForce4 Intel Edition RAID
nForce4 AMD, nForce 430/410 (MCP51) or nForce 590/570/550 (MCP55)
nForce MCP73 SataRAID
Additional Features:
VLK Serial Number
Firewall Disabled (Can be re-enabled)
System Restore Service Disabled (Can be re-enabled)
Automatic Updates Disabled (Can be re-enabled)
Default Theme Set on Classic (Can Change to Luna Which is Still Included)
Install Notes:
1. Unrar the Archive(s) using WinRAR or 7Zip. This will produce an ISO file.
2. Burn the ISO using a program such as IMGBurn, Nero, Alcohol 120, Blindwrite, ect... (Burn at a slow Speed to ensure no errors, 1x-4x)
3. Change Bios Priority settings so it boots from the CD-ROM Drive First. (You may be able to skip this step)
4. Insert Disc and Reboot PC, Follow the on screen prompts and enjoy.
If you are getting errors while copying files. It's your CD, not the release. Try burning it to different brand of cd/media and try burning at the slowest speed possible.
I just tested this in VMWare and it works flawless. You should get between 16-19 Processes and under 100mb of ram usage when using the computer initially. Everything you install/use will obviously increase this, however its the leanest XP Copy around.
September 2009 Release:
-Numerous Registry Tweaks Added
-Updated Through September 2009
-Left in some files that users reported they needed for various hardware and software conflicts that affected previous versions.
-Updated ReadMe File. Better Explained Some Things. More Information Provided.
-Probably More, But I Can't Remember Them All
(Yes I Do Read Comments. Yes I Try To Fix Any Problems You Report)
July 2009 Release:
-Fixed Symbols/Fonts In Some Programs Not Working
-Fixed Some 100% CPU Issues
-Fixed Some NetWorking Issues
-Fixed Admin Templates/GPEdit
-Fixed Problem People Were Having With Scripting Service
-Removed Updated Hosts File & Custom System Properties Window (No Performance Edition Logo)
-Changes/Additions Made To "TJ" Folder
-Updated Through July 2009
-Released In Multilingual & English Only Versions
-Added More Tweaks
-Probably More, But I Can't Remember Them All
April 2009 Release Version 2:
-Fixed Random Programs Under Accessories Not Installing
-Fixed Internet Explorer 6 Icon Issue
-Fixed Add/Remove Windows Components Error
-Added Enable/Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips Reg Files
April 2009 Release:
-Disable Autorun Feature
-AGP440.SYS Fix
-Leave VB scripting Service
-Leave Input Method Editor
-New VLK That Passes WGA
-Included WGA Latest WGA Cracks If Necessary
-Included Auto Login Enable/Disable Reg Files
March 2009 Release:
-Fixed Recently Open Programs in Start Menu
-Fixed Auto Login Issues
-Fixed Prior Foreign Language Problems
-Updated through March 2nd
-Added New Hosts File for Security
-Added Sata and Raid Drivers
-Added A Few More Registry Tweaks
-Added Folder on Disc Containing Serial, Office WGA, and Windows WGA Cracks - If Necessary
December 2008 Release:
-Removed Flash Player, Fixing Funi9.exe error. Get the latest version yourself.
-Added back "Send To" Option.
-Added Command Prompt Shortcut as Shell Extension
-Updated through December 10th
-Fixed problem with some USB Devices, Cameras, Memory Card Readers, etc...
-Added Drivers for RAID Support.
-Made a new logo ;)
October 2008 Release:
-Added All Languages and Keyboards.
-Left Smart Card Service In. (Possibly Fixing ITunes Issue)
-Fixed Start Menu Issues.
-Removed IE8 Beta - Kept IE6
-Updated through October 15th
-Integrated Latest Version of Flash Player 10 for IE6.
-And More.
Installation Instructions
1. Unrar the Archive(s) using WinRAR or 7Zip. This will produce an ISO file.
2. Burn the ISO using a program such as IMGBurn, Nero, Alcohol 120, Blindwrite, ect... (Burn at a slow Speed to ensure no errors, 1x-4x)
3. Change Bios Priority settings so it boots from the CD-ROM Drive First. (You may be able to skip this step)
4. Insert Disc and Reboot PC, Follow the on screen prompts and enjoy.
If you are getting errors while copying files. It's your CD, not the release. Try burning it to different brand of cd/media and try burning at the slowest speed possible.
I just tested this in VMWare and it works flawless. You should get between 16-19 Processes and under 100mb of ram usage when using the computer initially. Everything you install/use will obviously increase this, however its the leanest XP Copy around.
This release shouldn't ever ask for a serial, but sometimes it has been reported that it does.
This usually happens on Virtual Machines, especially Macs.
If you need the serial for any reason: MR49R-DRJXX-M6PX2-V96BF-8CKBJ
Bonus Key: V2C47-MK7JD-3R89F-D2KXW-VPK3J
Bonus Key: VPR7K-GPY8G-CPRTH-DT3VK-R84M3
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Quick Reference
Colloquial term for any kind of bowed instr., especially the vn., or in reference to its use as a 'folk' instr. (as in Mahler's 4th Sym. where a solo vn., specially tuned, is instructed to play wie ein Fiedel ('like a fiddle', in folk style). Also name for the medieval ancestor of the vn.
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Crab Fisherman
Work 18-hour days hauling in tons of crab from the Alaskan sea.
What does a Crab Fisherman do?
A Crab Fisherman typically works for only about a month out of the year, hauling in crab, most often off the Alaskan coast. A Crab Fisherman's work is difficult and the hours are long, but if a boat has a big haul that season, the pay can be truly great. To be a Crab Fisherman, you should love the outdoors, and be comfortable working in close quarters with other Fishermen. And you should also have another job that allows you to take a significant amount of time off each year for this expedition.
During those few short weeks, you work for more than 18 hours a day. You keep the boat as clean and orderly as possible, make the bait for the crabs, secure the crab pots and other equipment, and of course, haul in and sort the crabs. It's a dirty and extremely treacherous job. You face the daily threat of storms, giant waves, and a slippery deck, all of which can send you overboard.
You'll also be asked to come prepared with your own gear. The cost of gasoline for the boat as well as food and other expenses may be taken out of your check too. So read the fine print before signing your contract.
It's a well-known fact that commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in existence (if you didn't know this, tune in to an episode of TV's Deadliest Catch for proof). So if you think you have what it takes-an ability to withstand the elements and a love of the sea-then you should consider this position. Just know what you're signing up for.


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Our playful "wild" Bordeaux is a blend of all 5 of our red varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec. Spicy and aromatic, and one of our full-bodied reds, it is definitely suited for the big-red drinker. Wild Boar Doe pairs perfectly with highly seasoned braised meats, roasted meats and full-flavored ripe cheeses.
What it's made of
2015 Wild Boar Doe- 54.7% Merlot/ 15.6% Cabernet Franc/13.1% Petit Verdot/ 7.8% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 7.8% Malbec
How it's made
Hand harvested, fermented with natural yeast, no sulfur at harvest. Aged for 20 months in French barrels.


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For service users with severe and enduring mental health problems or physical disabilities, we recognise that rehabilitation and recovery is the ultimate goal. That is why our services are structured in order to support people on their journey towards increased independence and the highest quality of life.
Priory understands that recovery and rehabilitation services should be person-centred and outcomes-focused and that the planned ultimate 'outcome' will vary between service users and may indeed evolve over time. Our multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) work in collaboration with service users, their families and carers, commissioners and community healthcare professionals, to provide the right clinical interventions and support to promote independence and wellbeing for the individual service user. Regular reviews of progress against agreed care plans ensure that the MDT is proactive in adapting plans to deliver optimal outcomes for the service user safely, and as soon as possible.
The Care Programme Approach (CPA) forms the basis of the care planning process. We always work with service users to co-produce care plans; championing ownership and pragmatism instead of acquiescence and passivity. Each plan captures the service user's individual outcomes and journey of care; the most independent and least restrictive care possible in consideration of their choice alongside our 'can do safely' approach.
In order to achieve full engagement of service users in their care plan, our mental health services use a variety of tools including the Recovery Star and My Shared Pathway. We incorporate positive behaviour support alongside therapeutic interventions – enabling service users to be active determinants of their care. Our recovery model ensures that our holistic care and support is focused on enabling service users to have as independent, healthy and enjoyable a life as possible.
Further, Priory can adjust interventions, communication strategies and service environments to best support individuals also presenting with intellectual disabilities – to ensure that those with such a disability are treated with the same compassionate, person-centred care that they should expect.
Our recovery model is underpinned by a proactive focus on the whole of a service user's care programme. Discharge planning is central to Priory's model, with plans for step-down included in initial consultation with commissioners and stakeholders during the admission process. We provide a comprehensive footprint of services including supported living accommodation – offering service users and commissioners complete continuity of person-centred care.
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I love pastors. Each week, through this blog and my personal ministry, God allows me to partner with dozens of pastors, helping them think through life and ministry issues. I've learned many pastors struggle to find people who will invest in them and help them grow as individuals, leaders and pastors.
I frequently have pastors – or other leaders – ask me for my "best advice" for those in leadership positions. I have to be candid – it's a difficult request. I've learned so much through the pastors who have invested in me and by experience. It's hard to summarize all I've learned over the years – especially by trial and error. It could probably fill a book or two – but certainly more than one blog post!
I put some thought into the question and decided to come up with a list of encouragement, one I would give to all pastors or leaders, to answer the question. I will address pastors, but wisdom is transferable to other fields, so change a few words and I'd give this advice to any leaders. I decided my best advice deals with the soul of a leader – hence the title.
Here are 12 words of encouragement to protect the soul of pastors:
Choose your friends wisely – but make sure you choose friends.
Don't attempt to lead alone. Too many pastors avoid close friendships because they've been hurt. They trusted someone with information who used it against them. Finding friends you can trust and be real with means you'll sometimes get injured, but the reward is worth it. And, it's cliche, but to find a friend – be a friend.
The church can never love your family as much as you do.
Your family needs you more than the church does. They can get another pastor. Your family doesn't want another you. You'll have to learn to say "no", learn how to balance and prioritize your time, and be willing to delegate to others in the church. (I've blogged several times on saying no, but you may want to read THIS POST from my friend Michael Hyatt on saying "no" with grace.")
If you protect your Sabbath day, your Sabbath day can better protect you.
You'll wear out quickly without a day a week to rejuvenate. God designed us this way. Take advantage of His provision. Take time to rest. You may not rest like everyone else – for me rest doesn't mean doing nothing – but you need time away from the demands of ministry regularly. Lead your church to understand you can't be everywhere every time. You owe it to yourself, your family, your church and your God.
You have influence – use it well.
The pastorate comes with tremendous power and responsibility. It's easy to abuse or take for granted. Don't do it! Humility welcomes the hand of God on your ministry. Use your influence for Kingdom good more than for personal gain.
No amount of accountability or structure can stop failure if a heart is impure.
Above all else, guard your heart. (Proverbs 4:23) Avoid any hint of temptation. Look for the warning signs your heart is drifting. Allow others the freedom to speak into the dark places of your life, but, more than anything, keep your heart saturated with God's Word and in prayer.
Let God lead.
You can do some things well. God can do the impossible. Whom do you think should ultimately be leading the church? You'll be surprised how much more effective your leadership will be when it's according to His will and not yours. This will take discipline, humility, and practice.
If you can dream it, God can dream it bigger.
Don't dismiss the seemingly ridiculous things God calls you to do. They won't always make sense to others or meet their immediate approval, but God's ways will prove best every time. When you ever stop being encouraged towards the seemingly impossible you may need to question whether you're still walking by faith.
Keep Jesus the center of focus in the church.
You'll never have a money problem, a people problem, or a growth problem if people are one with Jesus. Jesus always leads people following Him towards truth. So, lead people towards Jesus.
Your personal health affects the health of the church.
Take care of yourself relationally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This, too, requires discipline, balance and prioritizing, but if, to the best of your ability, you strive to be healthy in every area of your life, as a good shepherd, your people will be more likely to follow your example.
The people in your church deserve authenticity.
As a leader, you set the bar of expectations, so your authentic actions encourage people to be transparent with you and others. When you're authentic you help eliminate unrealistic expectations people may place upon you. Don't be someone you're not. Be someone worthy to follow, but make sure you're living it – not just teaching it.
You'll never make everyone happy.
Part of leadership is making decisions. With every decision comes different opinions of the decision you made. If your goal is to make people happy you'll end up being very unhappy – and very unproductive. Everyone will suffer as you strive to be popular, but flounder in effectiveness.
People only know what they know.
One of the biggest mistakes I've made (and make) in leadership is assuming everyone will be on the same page as me – or they understand what I'm trying to communicate. This is unfair to people who don't have the vantage point I have or who don't even view the world as I view it. The more I grow as a leader the more I realize one of my greatest needs is more and better communication.


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Firefighters battled a blaze at a Wal-Mart store in southwest suburban Hodgkins this afternoon, according to witnesses and officials at the scene.
(Photo for the Tribune by Jack Peth) | MORE PHOTOS
At about 1:30 p.m. Nancy Peth was exiting the Sam's Club Store next door and loading items into her car in the parking lot when her son Jack looked up and said "Whoa, what's that?" she said.
A plume of thick black smoke was rising from the roof of the Wal-Mart.
She heard the beeping of a fire alarm from inside the store.
The store is undergoing an expansion, she said, but was still open.