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A few weeks after I moved to Paris to study abroad, an American classmate of mine told me she had a date with a Parisian man that night.
"My roommate and I are using Tinder to meet French guys," she whispered, as if embarrassed. "I mean, he seems nice enough, but I'm really just using Tinder to practice my French."
Tinder, the land of grimy hook-ups and addictive, game-like speed-dating, and Paris, the city of love, seemed galaxies apart. But I was curious about talking to locals myself, so I decided to give it a try.
When Tinder had first launched in the fall of 2012, I didn't give it much thought. I knew a few people who used it regularly – sometimes just to kill time, and sometimes to hook up. (If you were friends with my friends during 2013, you might have overheard the following tidbit: "He lives one block away. Do you think I could go over, have sex with him, and come back in the next 45 minutes?") Casual hook-ups felt foreign to me, so I never bothered downloading the app.
But boredom finally got the best of me one day last winter, so I decided to give Tinder a try.
"He looks like he's on a yacht," I told my sister about one guy I had swiped right to. "He has more abs than I have fingers."
While I pondered what to say to him, he sent me a message. "Wanna send me nudes?"
I didn't, so I closed the app and forgot about it until my classmate mentioned it in Paris.
My French was okay -– I had taken seven years of French classes in middle school and high school, but none at all in college, and so I was rusty. I thought it was a brilliant plan. If I ended up liking a guy I met on Tinder enough to meet him in person, fine, but that wasn't my M.O. Instead, I could chat with guys in French while waiting for the Metro or in line at the grocery store and finesse my language skills all at once. Parfait.
I updated my bio to "Une americaine à Paris," and let the Tindering begin. Romain – swipe left. Thibaut – swipe right. Jean-Michel – swipe left. Théo – swipe right. I noticed that because I didn't actually plan on meeting any of these men, I didn't care about any of the shallow details: what they looked like, how tall they were, what they did for a living, whether they lived in a neighborhood on my Metro line. Instead, my criteria boiled down to two. Was he French? Did I feel like talking to him?
I sent out six over-eager messages using the variations on "Hi, what's up?" my French professor encouraged us to use.
"Salut! Quoi de neuf?"
"Bonjour! Ça roule?"
"Allo! Qu'est-ce qu'il passe?"
My French professor was in her forties, and in retrospect, I wonder if my so-so response rate was a result of using outdated expressions, or simply sending very boring messages. Or did my American enthusiasm come as a shock to a city full of men used to chicly aloof women? I switched my strategy and waited for guys to contact me first. As the messages trickled in and I struck up conversations, I learned a surprising amount.
I started to pick up the rhythm of language in a way I never did in my high school French classes. While "J'aime voyager beaucoup," ("I like to travel a lot") is technically correct, it sounds more authentically French to say, "J'aime bien voyager." And although you could just say "J'ai bu trop hier soir," ("I drank too much last night"), you could sound more French by throwing in a moi up front to emphasize that it was definitely you who indulged in too many glasses of cheap wine, not the other person.
And I soon discovered how much the French love to import words from America. Colloquial French might as well just be re-classified as a form of English, for all the times I heard, "c'est cool!" or "c'est super." When you want to praise something as the best, I learned, you can say, "c'est top." (No exclamation point. Think smug. Think Parisian.)
One of my friends met her boyfriend on Tinder, and I often hung out with his group of friends. They taught me to replace my American "like"s and "you know"s with French "ben"s and "genre"s so I could sound more authentically French. But on Tinder, I discovered that written French is a beast of its own, too. When I sent out a stiff, formal, "Qu'est-ce qu'il passe?" ("What's up?"), a guy fired back an immediate, "quesquil spasse lol." ("wassup lol.") The interjection "dac" mystified me at first until I realized it was an abbreviation for "d'accord," or "okay." If I hadn't stumbled across it on Tinder, how else would I have ever learned that?
I wasn't alone in my use of talkative Tinder men for the sole goal of advancing my French skills. A couple of my friends were bantering with French guys, and my friends who studied abroad in other countries did the same thing as well. One day, I received a triumphant text from an American friend in Paris with a screenshot of a conversation he had had with another guy on Tinder. They were negotiating in French who would buy the lube and where they would meet.
"He didn't even realize I'm American!" my friend said.
My friend had woven together several complicated verb tenses and used flawless grammar –- there was no reason for the Parisian to think my friend was anything but French. Even if our accents betrayed us as Americans when we spoke French aloud, we were beginning to pass as French, if only via text.
After four months abroad, it was time to go home. I had called a cab to take me to the airport at four in the morning, and although I was still half-asleep at that hour, my driver was wide awake.
"Let me tell you the secret to learning any language," he told me. "Date a local. I learned many languages that way."
It's smart advice. While the driver regaled me with over-the-top stories of sleeping with women from all over the world –- "A job perk! I drive beautiful ladies from many countries!" he said –- I couldn't help but think of my own language lessons via Tinder.
When I reached the airport, a wave of sadness hit me hard. I wasn't ready to leave Paris. After I collected my ticket and checked my luggage, I spotted a Ladurée macaron kiosk in the terminal and decided to order some breakfast.
"J'aimerais bien un macaron café, s'il-vous-plaît," I told the woman behind the counter – I'd like a coffee macaron, please.
I used a sentence structure -– le conditionnel plus bien -– I had picked up after seeing so many French men use it on Tinder. It was almost six in the morning, and the sky was still dark. I sat on the floor of Charles de Gaulle and nibbled on the macaron and wanted to cry. I realized that that could very well be the last time I spoke French in Paris, and it was a bittersweet moment.
If I ever miss speaking French, I can always say hello to my Parisian friends on Tinder. Nothing has to change.


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Infertility Is Wrecking Our Friendship
I can't even mention my kids to my friend who is having trouble conceiving without her crying. What should I do?
Dear Friend or Foe,
My very close friend "Janette" is desperate to have a biological child with her husband. Because her husband has a genetic disorder, they're doing IVF and testing to ensure that any potential child doesn't get the same disorder, which would result in severe retardation. So far, Janette has gone through seven unsuccessful rounds of IVF. While she has the financial resources to try as many times as she's physically capable, lately she seems to have reached a breaking point. She insists she doesn't want to adopt but also insists that she can't bear the strain of continuing with IVF—yet she continues.
Janette has shared her fertility struggles with only a few close friends, including me. And we've tried to be there for her through the roller coaster. The problem is: I have young children, as do many of our mutual friends. Whenever the topic of conversation turns to anything regarding others' pregnancies, babies, etc., Janette becomes emotional to the point of tears. So we avoid mention of our kids at all costs. If we try to empathize, she says she doesn't want any "advice" because "no one understands." This leaves us listening to her agonize in silence. My friends and I have also tried to point Janette to online groups where she might be able to meet people in similar situations. But she still insists that no one can comprehend what she's going through. As a result, we've ceased to invite her to hang out as frequently as we once did.
Now I'm conflicted. On the one hand, I feel I should be there for my friend in her time of need. On the other hand, I don't feel it's much of a friendship if I'm walking on eggshells every time we talk. Please advise.
Want To Be a Good Friend but …
Dear WTBAGFB …,
There's something intrinsic to infertility that leads some of its sufferers to believe that nothing else in the world matters but their empty wombs. Every human being under the age of 18—an unavoidable sight on every street corner—is a painful reminder of a perceived failure. In short, I suggest cutting Janelle as much slack as you can muster. If you and the girl gang are going to get together and share potty-training horror stories, by all means leave her out of the loop—no guilt attached. But instead of completely cutting off joyless Janette, why not propose that the two of you do something fun together that has nothing to do with pouring her heart out? Invite her to play miniature golf—or to go see some semi-watchable Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy involving mistaken identities. (Though you might want to avoid the recent one about the turkey baster.)
All this said, I suspect that Janette's misery (and also yours) will be over sooner than you think. If Janette's doctors are even halfway respectable and the IVF isn't taking, they'll steer her in a new direction before she hits her tenth try. At which point Janette will either give up trying to conceive and throw herself into the adoption process. Or—if money is no object—she and the hubbie will hire a surrogate. Or maybe someday soon (i.e., Round 8?), she'll "miraculously" get pregnant.
To be honest, I'm a bit surprised that, assuming the main motivation for IVF is so the docs can "select" undamaged sperm, the process hasn't worked already. (If Janette had fertility challenges of her own—perhaps she's already over 40?—I assume you would have mentioned them.) I'm also somewhat baffled as to why a couple facing that kind of risk would insist on using their own genetic material. But then, the desire to create mini-mes and the concept of reason occupy wholly separate plains of existence.
Friend or Foe
Dear Friend or Foe,
My friend "Michelle" and I have known each other since we were little children. Now that we're in our 30s, we both live in the same city again. She used to be thoughtful, kind, and a good friend. But lately, whenever we get together, she rambles for an hour straight about the difficulties of being a professional singer in the theater and of being single. This is less a conversation than a worry dump, as I rarely get a chance to talk. We have also fallen into a pattern where I always pay (because I have a steady income), and she doesn't even say thank you. When it's my "turn" to speak finally, she starts BlackBerry-ing.
What's more, when Michelle comes over, it always feels as if she's there because she wants to use my kitchen to cook for some party with other friends, or because she needs to use my computer, or because she needs a place to stay (she regularly sublets her place to save on rent)—not because she wants to spend time together. I've certainly played a role in this, giving her designer purses that I no longer wear and expensive appliances because I received multiples as wedding gifts and, until recently, letting her stay over. How do I now tell her this dynamic has to change without ruining my oldest friendship?
I've tried being subtle and telling her, for example, after hours of listening to her complain, that deciding between a gig singing with a prestigious company in Europe vs. taking a great full-time office job here in the United States is a good problem to have. But my comments don't even seem to register with her.
Tired of Being Used
Dear TOBU,
I'm surprised that, given the chance, you didn't make a forceful argument in favor of Michelle taking the highly prestigious singing gig in Europe. Would your problems not be solved if she took the next plane to Paris—and stayed there? You could still hang on to the fantasy of her being your "oldest friend in the world" without having to endure either her mooching or her perorating. There's Skype, of course. But you can always click "hang up" and claim a faulty configuration that you really need to get fixed—every time she calls.
Alternately, if you can't convince Michelle to leave for Europe, I suggest you simply stop being such a great friend. Every time she starts a new monologue, tell her you'd love to listen but you have to go pick up your dry cleaning. Every time she invites herself over to make use of your rice pot, tell her that, unfortunately, you're cooking a 10-course meal. And every time she asks to use your computer, tell her your network is down. Eventually, she'll get the message. If and when you see her thumbs making discrete semi-circles in her lap as you try to tell her what's new in your life, fall silent until she stops. Yes, multi-tasking has become commonplace in our culture. That doesn't make it any less rude.
All this said, if Michelle finds a measure of stability in her life, it's possible that she'll resume being an actual friend as opposed to a World Class User. With that hope in mind, I wouldn't end the friendship—just put it on the back burner until further notice.
Friend or Foe
Dear Friend or Foe,
I'm concerned that my roommate/best friend, "Gary," is a psychopath. This isn't a conclusion I've arrived at casually. Rather, I've been doing some extensive reading on the subject, and his symptoms match the classic case. I've always known he's a bit narcissistic, but lately he's been referring to himself in a divine way and announcing that he manipulates everyone around him—it's for their own good, he says. Even more concerning, he's been having "visions" during the day that are more vivid than dreams. He also has trouble separating his dreams from reality. Beyond that, he has a history of jobs and relationships ending suddenly and badly, and now he's told me about his personal vendetta against them all.
Most recently, he's claimed that everyone around him has started to turn on him (which I don't see at all). It was this declaration that prompted my research. I've been seeking advice online for the last few days but everything just says to get away. I can't just leave Gary, though—he's like family to me. How can I help my friend without him thinking I'm turning on him? He occasionally has bouts of rage, which I'd like to avoid. Any advice besides "run" would be appreciated. I'm a male reader, by the way.
Concerned Friend
Dear CF,
I'm a writer by trade—not a doctor. So my advice to you centers on the urgent need to get this guy into professional medical hands. Being a Fake Psychologist Par Excellence, however, I'm happy to share my fear that your buddy may be suffering the first stages of schizophrenia with its accompanying delusions of grandeur and paranoia. If you know anyone in Gary's family—or can even come up with a family member's phone number—this is the place to start. Call and say you consider Gary one of your best friends in the world and that you're worried about him. He's been acting erratically lately and saying worrying things, and you feel strongly that he needs medical attention.
If his family refuses to believe you and/or blows you off, you'll have to try and convince Gary yourself. Tell him that you're worried he's not distinguishing between reality and dreams—and that you want to take him to see someone who will help him do so. (For a referral, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness's toll-free help line, 1-800-950-NAMI.) Unfortunately, just as you perceive—and since Gary's paranoia already apparently runs deep—he'll likely interpret your attempts to help him as invasive. Hopefully, he'll be able to thank you later. But even if he doesn't, it's a testament to your worth as a person that, when Gary started acting strangely, you didn't think only of yourself and simply get the hell out of Dodge City. (Keep up the "nice guy" work.)
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OUR very own Betty White will open this year's Gold Coast Indie Film and TV Network on Wednesday.
Hazel Phillips has contributed extensively to film and has appeared on television since its creation.
Her many credits include the original Beauty and the Beast and The Bramston Show.
Her own talk show Girl Talk was the first midday show on television and ran daily for four years, which made her the most popular female in the country at the time.
During this time she won gold and bronze Logies and since then has appeared in theatre, cabaret, radio and journalism.
Miss Phillips has written, starred and appeared in three of her own musicals as well as 30 others.
During the year 2000 she wrote a one-woman show which ran for two hours, tracing the life and times of Marilyn Monroe, titled Marilyn and Me.
She has appeared in several plays for the Queensland Theatre Company including leads in The Circle, Pride and Prejudice, Shakespeare's Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by Geoffrey Rush.
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March 21 will be an excellent opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with Miss Phillips, hear her discuss her splendid career and ask her questions.
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This seminar captures a key moment in the history of coral reef science and of nature conservation in general. Drawing on more than one hundred interviews, Braverman will discuss the physical, intellectual, and emotional plight of coral scientists and their painstaking deliberations as they struggle to understand and save corals from a catastrophic future on a rapidly warming and otherwise assaulted planet. Coral scientists from around the world emerge here not only as harbingers of doom and as messengers of hope but, perhaps more importantly, as humans facing an existential crisis. Their task is tough: They must witness the death of their beloved corals and at the same time narrate this death to the world. They must be careful not to sound too gloomy, lest their warnings be labeled alarmist, nor too hopeful, lest they be dismissed as Pollyannas, or even as denialists. Finally, all this is happening in the face of what many coral scientists experience as a lack of interest in coral death and its causes on the part of the general public and certain prominent politicians. Yet despite the desperate realities corals face in the Anthropocene, coral scientists have not given up hope. Through their engaging narratives, corals emerge as a sign, a measure, and a way out of the imminent catastrophe of life on earth.
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Growing Horseradish takes very little effort or time. Horseradish is essentially a weed, and like most weeds, is nearly impossible to kill. Once you get it started, you have to be vigilant, or it can take over, and over run less aggressive plants (like creeping kudzu). OK, maybe it's not quite THAT aggressive, but it will get out of hand if you don't keep an eye on it.
If you have ever tasted home made horseradish sauce or cocktail sauce made with home grown horseradish roots, you'll understand the benefits of growing it yourself. Horseradish is a love it or hate it proposition. I've never come across a person who said it was just "OK". It seems like everyone who has tried it has a strong opinion about it one way or the other. Personally I love the stuff.
Follow this link to learn how to make your own horseradish sauce
Horseradish plant has long narrow leaves that grow from the crown of a central tap root similar to the way a dandelion grows. These roots grow in groups or clumps. The leaves are rough to the touch, and dark green. Roots look like big white gnarled carrots.
Most garden seed catalogs sell horseradish starts. You can also find it at most of the big box stores in the spring when all of the gardening stuff is on display. If you know someone who grows horseradish, chances are they will be more than willing to give you some starts if you ask. when they dig their roots to make horseradish sauce, the tops with a little root still attached can be replanted to grow more plants
Horseradish can be planted anytime the the ground isn't frozen, and it will survive & grow. It does best however when planted in the spring after the last chance for frost has past.
Horseradish grows best in well tilled soil with organic matter worked in, but will grow almost anywhere as long as the location doesn't stay wet (swampy) year round, and isn't under heavy shade. For the straightest, biggest roots, remove any rocks or other obstructions from the soil.
Plant the roots with the crown just below soil level, or started plants at the same level or a bit (maybe an inch) deeper.
If you dig roots to make your own horseradish sauce, save the tops that you cut off, and re-plant them. Nearly all of them will grow new plants. That being said, one good sized clump is probably more than enough to supply the average sized family.
If you plant in the spring, it's very likely that you can harvest roots the following winter.
Once planted, horseradish requires very little care. I read a comment by someone that horseradish "thrives on neglect" - how true! I put some mulch around my plants to keep weeds down, but even that isn't entirely necessary.
You can dig horseradish roots anytime during the year, but the flavor is at it's strongest in the late fall and winter. Use a spade or potato fork to dig the roots. I try not to dig up more than half of the clump at one time, to leave enough left to re-establish for the following harvest.
If you like horseradish sauce, try growing your own plants. Growing horseradish is so easy, practically anyone can do it. They are tough low maintenance plants and the rewards are well worth it. Home made horseradish sauce is great for home consumption and makes a great gift for those who like it. It has been said that people who regularly eat horseradish, rarely if ever get colds or the flu. I'm not sure if that it true, but in my opinion, it's worth a try, and it certainly won't do any harm.
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The overall aim of the Action is to create a research and publication infrastructure on the Web and an advanced e-learning system for the humanities. The research infrastructure enables a de-localized community of specialists to work in a cooperative and cumulative manner and to publish the results of their work on the Internet. The e-learning system unites research and education, and envisages not only knowledge transfer, but also the development and enhancement of critical thinking skills and of autonomous production of scientific contributions among graduate students and young researchers.
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Infinity Ward Puts To Bed The 9/11 Comparison Worries About Modern Warfare 3
If you haven't noticed in all the released content from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 events over the past few months, New York City get invaded by the Russians just like Washington D.C. in MW2. (Think that kind of goes without saying based on the "Wolverines" mission from MW2, however just in case you didn't get the memo..consider yourselves informed..) However, MW2 didn't take us on the journey across the U.S. to help rid the major metropolitan areas repel the entire Russian Army and Navy apparently. Instead we traveled all over the world following Task Force 141. So, flashing backwards? Forwards? Flash in some direction, MW3 has players gear up and go to work on our home based Russian problem in NYC. Not a big deal right? Well…
It has been pointed out that some folks across the pond have already attempted to compare the England based missions in MW3 to those events of the 7/7 bombings. Granted, the events of the MW series are based upon terrorists events, they also happen to be based on a World War III type scenario where the Russians pretty much bring the fight to everyone they've disliked over the past..oh..40 or 50 years..but who's counting. That being said, a few news media outlets in the U.S. have attempted to make some comments on MW3 and 9/11. (..and here we go..) However, Infinity Ward's Creative Strategist, Robert Bowling, had this to offer in a recent interview, "I'm not too worried about it because the conflict that's raging in Modern Warfare 3 is very different from any real life scenario because this is a war, this is a full-on Russian military invasion of the entire US that started in Modern Warfare. They have already disabled Washington DC and the war has just organically been progressing off the East Coast."
I think it goes without saying that everyone involved at Infinity Ward and the MW series are aware of the sensitivities surrounding 9/11 and 7/7 respectfully. The media on the other hand, seems to be using the ghosts of those events to conjure up press more so than remembering those tragic events for what they were and should try not to apply them to the story line of a video game that is completely unrelated. Just saying..
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Finishing up the week in weddings with a bit of this and that - wedding sales, events and new features:
• Got a tight wedding budget? Take advantage of the amazing deals in American Bridal's 4-Day Sale! Lower than their already everyday low prices. Sale ends on June 14th. {parasols for $4.99 each, monogrammed canvas totes for $14.99 each and many more} Check out all the deals here
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Coriander Chutney (Cilantro Pesto)
Coriander chutney goes well with all Indian North Indian and South Indian Snacks, all kinds of Chaat, Papadum or chapati. It is suitable for refrigeration and freezes fairly well. It pairs extremely well with meat and many vegetarian preparations and is commonly served as a condiment with a wide variety of dishes in Indian cuisine. It is an item that is prepared in almost each and every Indian household and kitchen with many variation, but this is how my mom used to make and to this day I still follow her recipe to the last word.
* 4 bunch of coriander leaves and stems (cilantro)
* 6-8 green chillies/Jalapenos (you may cut down or add depending on desired heat)
* 1 medium onion
* 2" piece of ginger peeled
* 6-8 cloves of garlic
* salt to taste
* juice of 4 fresh limes
* 1/2 cup of plain yogurt or sour cream
* Salt to taste
* 1 table spoon of sugar
* 2 teaspoon of ground cumin powder (optional)
* Optional items: 1/3 to 1/2 cup of roasted skinned chana (dalia) that you get at local India grocer, shown in picture or 1/4 cup of fresh ground coconut
* Wash the coriander/cilantro leaves with stems.
* In a food processor finely grind garlic, ginger, onion, chillies and optional items if adding those.
* Add Cilantro, yogurt, salt, sugar, cumin powder and lime juice and grind everything together.
* Blend to a fine paste to desired consistency, I like mine ground to really fine paste.
* Serve with desired snack items or even as dip.
Recipe source: My dearest mom Mrs. Kasturben.
Photographs by Surekha.
Coriander chutney description source: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Coriander_Chutney
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There are many people that feel embarrassed and uncomfortable in their clothes because they do not like the way their body looks like.
The parts of the body that most people are ashamed of are the Back Bulge and the Underarm Flab. These are the most difficult ones to burn the fat from.
It still does not give the wanted results even thought you work hard with exercises and dieting.
Here in this article you can read about 4 highly efficient exercises in eliminating the fat. These simple exercises can be done at your home by using just your hands, tubing, rubber banding and with a band.
Performing these exercises on a daily basis for the period of 3 weeks you will notice that the Back Bulge and Underarm Flab are eliminated.
Push and touch
Move the stretched arms from the body sides over the head. You can also do this holding hand weights or a band.
When you make this position, stay like that and also move your arms upwards to the shoulders and not over the head. Pull the arms down to the starting position. Perform 3 sets including 6 repetitions.
Bent over circular row
Spread your legs to the width of the shoulders, then lower your body to 90 degrees and then move the dumbbell toward the direction of the other hand, doing this with each hand, then move it upwards toward the back and the chest with circle movements. Perform 3 sets including 10 repetitions.
Crisscross reverse fly
Lean forward at the waist at 90%. Spread the legs just to the width to the shoulders and also lean your knees to improve the stability.
Use a hand weight or a dumbbell in your hands and then bend at the elbows. Your palms need to be turned in the direction of each other. Lift the hand below the height of the shoulder. Perform 3 sets including 10 repetitions.
Elbow kiss
Open the arms and stretch them at height of the shoulders on each side. The palms need to be faced up. Bend the arms at the elbows at 90 degrees.
When you bend them, move the hands forward to close and touch the forearms at the sides. Then go back to the starting position. Perform 3 sets including 10 repetitions.
The simple performance of these exercises in not sufficient to eliminate the accumulated adipose tissue. You need to have consistency, commitment and discipline to achieve optimal results.
These exercises need to be performed on a daily basis and choose the best time for you to do them. If you are doing them properly, it will take 3 weeks for you to eliminate the back bulge and the underarm flab fat.


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How to: Use Environment Variables in a Build
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For the latest documentation on Visual Studio 2017, see How to: Use Environment Variables in a Build on docs.microsoft.com. When you build projects, it is often necessary to set build options using information that is not in the project file or the files that comprise your project. This information is typically stored in environment variables.
All environment variables are available to the Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) project file as properties.
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Academic mastery, social relationships, and participation in the University community can provide fulfilling experiences that contribute to personal and professional growth and wellness. However, at times these positive experiences can be interspersed with feelings of distress and self-doubt when students are confronted with the many demanding pressures in your lives, both academic and personal.
If you believe that there is room for improvement in your personal effectiveness and resilience in some areas of your life, a psychological consultation may help you work toward such improvements. You may notice that you have certain patterns of thinking and behavior that interfere with your success with and the enjoyment of certain endeavors. If so, you should consider making an appointment. The counseling staff at the SHAC understand these challenges and are here to support your growth and development, help you restore balance, build strength, gain emotional resiliency and increase your personal well-being.
- Individual Counseling
- Couple's Counseling (*both individuals need to be SMU students)
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Consultation
- Outreach & Presentations
- Health Screenings
- Local 12-Step Groups
- Off-Campus Referrals
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- Students: Short-term personal psychotherapy is available at no charge to currently enrolled students, up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Individual sessions are available focusing on such problems as interpersonal relationships, identity, sexuality, dependence/ interdependence, study worries, examination anxiety, and stress management, as well as other personal problems. Short-term work focuses on resolving specific problems. Referrals to community resources are made as appropriate.
- Faculty & Staff: Counseling staff are available to provide facutly and staff with a variety of services including consultations about students you may be concerned about, classroom presentations and other mental health outreach needs. The counseling staff are not able to see Staff and Faculty members for personal counseling services. Staff and Faculty can obtain personal counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of their employee benefits or directly through their private health insurance benefits.
All currently enrolled SMU students are eligible for up to 10 counseling appointments per calendar year. Your first appointment will provide you with an opportunity to talk confidentially with a counselor about your immediate concerns. By the end of the appointment, your counselor will be able to offer you some initial impressions of what resources or services would be most helpful for you.
Students at the OAKLAND campus can make initial intake appointments by contacting the SHAC at (510) 879-9288.
Students at the SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA and SACRAMENTO campuses, as well as students in our ONLINE programs can access mental health services either on the Oakland campus or through the Sutter Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which will connect you with a provider in the community. Through EAP students will also receive up to 10 sessions per calendar year, free of charge. Please contact (800) 477-2258 to learn more about Sutter EAP.
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- Self-Esteem
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The Samuel Merritt University Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC) values and protects the privacy of all students. Counseling often involves the discussion of sensitive personal information. It is important that you feel safe in your discussions with a SHAC clinician, and that you understand that your privacy is respected and protected, consistent with the parameters of CA state and federal laws. Providing confidential services means that Counseling Center staff members do not release your information outside the SHAC without your verbal and/or written permission. Counseling records are maintained separately from any other records of the University.
There are some exceptions to confidentiality as allowed by law in the following situations:
- Child and/or Elder Abuse: If a counselor or other qualified individual has reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 or a dependent adult is being abused or neglected, s/he is legally required to report the situation to the appropriate state agency.
- Imminent Harm to Self: If a counselor or other qualified individual has reason to believe that you are in danger of physically harming yourself, and if you are unwilling or unable to follow specific counseling recommendations, s/he may have to make an involuntary referral to a hospital and/or contact a family member or other person who may be able to help you protect you. Appropriate University officials, medical, or law enforcement personnel will be notified to ensure the safety of the student and the community.
- Imminent Harm to Others: If a counselor or other qualified individual has reason to believe that you are seriously threatening physical violence against another person, or if you have a history of violent behavior, s/he may be required to take some action to insure the safety of the other person.
- Legal Demands: If legal demands to release information are made (e.g. court orders, subpoenas), or your emotional condition being used as a claim or defense in a legal situation.
- Minors: Minor students under the age of 18 who voluntarily seek treatment in their best interests are generally afforded the same confidentiality protection as an adult student, but there are some limitations which a clinician will be happy to discuss with you. These limitations should not keep you from seeking help. Call and consult with a SHAC clinician about your confidentiality concerns.
In any of the above instances, SHAC professional staff will make every attempt to inform you before any confidential information is released. If the disclosure of information does become necessary, we will only release the minimum information needed to protect you or others.
Information regarding students is routinely shared internally among Counseling Center staff, primarily for case consultation and therapist supervision. Clinicians may obtain necessary and confidential consultation or supervision with other mental health professionals to ensure the quality of your care. The Counseling Center may exchange information regarding your treatment with other health care professionals within the SHAC for the purposes of coordinating care without your written consent, as specified by law
Student counseling information may be used in aggregate form for some purposes such as maintaining accurate statistics and conducting research. In these instances, any information uniquely identifying an individual is removed.
Please contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at (510) 879-9288 or talk with your therapist if you have more specific questions about confidentiality of your records.
For more information on the legal and ethical aspects of Professional Counseling, see the CA Board of Psychology Consumer Resources, including:
- For Your Peace of Mind: A Consumer Guide to Psychological Services
- Patient Bill of Rights
- Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex
Counseling staff do not provide after hours crisis intervention. If you need immediate mental health assessment or care after hours, during weekends or holiday breaks, you may choose from the following options
- Contact the Sutter EAP 24/7 line at 800-477-2258. Identify yourself as an SMU student.
- Call 911, go to your nearest hospital emergency room
- Call a Local or National 24-hour crisis support hotline.
In any of these situations you are encouraged to also call the Counseling Center at (510) 879-9288 as soon as possible to alert the staff that you are need in of help.
In non-emergency/crisis situation, you can also contact your health insurance to obtain a list of mental health providers available in your area. Please refer to this "Finding an Off-Campus Mental Health Provider" guide to help you with this process.
We are also fortunate in the SF Bay Area to have a large volume of local counseling centers and clinics that can see individuals and couples for a sliding scale/low fee. At these centers you will often be seen by an intern/trainee who is supervised by a licensed mental health professional. If interested in this option, please see this "SF Bay Area Lower Fee/Sliding Scale Counseling Center" Guide to find a center near you.
The SHAC's counseling services are staffed by two licensed clinical psychologists and one extern/trainee:
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Anglyn Sasser, Psy.D.
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According to The Detroit News, the amendment boosts the number of jobs eligible for the state tax credit at the company's Warren Technical Center from 5,000 to 6,750, leading to speculation that the new positions will be created at the sprawling, suburban campus.
That speculation is backed up by a statement from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which said, "The 1,750 additional jobs will be the result of the consolidation of various engineering functions from outside of Michigan to a site in Michigan."
As for the $800 million in new investment, MEDC claims that GM will upgrade "various facilities in Michigan in anticipation of future vehicle platforms and programs."
GM, however, refused to speculate on the impact of the tax credit changes, with spokesperson Heather Rosenker telling The News:
"GM's prospects are bright, and we want Michigan to play an important part in the company's growth. We are pleased with the state of Michigan's action which makes a strong business case for potential future jobs and investment at GM facilities across Michigan."


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When we arrived to the village, we got greeted with a welcoming ceremony that was fit for kings!read more
After spending the night in a hotel we continue the drive out to Anambe...read more
Along the drive to Anambe village, we broke down on the side of the road...read more
Our trip guide, and great new friend, who looked after the Water Guardians project, had some extra stops planned into the schedule. First stop was a trip to see my relatives (the Giraffes) in an animal park...read more
After a big local lunch at the most western point in Africa, where we tasted what would be our main choice of meal for the next four days: The local fish "Tiof" (tee-off).
We have been getting so spoiled with delicious food the entire trip now. So I will be happy to actually go and do some physical work, training with the Senegalese wrestlers...read more


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Camden Centre (Venue is now closed)
Please note: The Camden Centre is now closed for two years of refurbishment and is no longer available to hire.
The Camden Centre is a grade II listed building dating from 1937 and retains many of its Art Deco features. This multi-purpose events space comprises of one large hall, two galleries seating spaces, a large stage and four green rooms. In addition to this there is a small hall, kitchen facilities and a secondary bar area. The building is fully accessible.
The Camden Centre is situated in the heart of central London directly opposite Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations. It is a flexible venue space that hosts a wide variety of events including conferences, exhibitions, meetings, marketing activations, tea dances, weddings, community events and much more.
The centre is fully equipped with a full PA and lighting rig, large stage and four backstage dressing rooms. The predominant aesthetical features of the main hall include high ceiling, glorious chandelier, original mirror ball and a warm wooden finish.
The Camden Centre also has a smaller hall that is suitable for more low-key intimate presentations, team away days and meetings. This space is also equipped with an inbuilt bar and kitchen for clients who would like to cater their own events. The Camden Centre is fully accessible.
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Viator released a tours and activities apps for the iPhone and iPad this week, as the company aims to tap into the growing mobile commerce market.
The iPhone app allows users to search for activities wherever they are and book them through the phone, while the iPad version seems to be aimed more at the armchair user.
I've been trying the app out...
The iPhone app
The mobile app will detect you current location, unless you want to specify an alternative destination, and then you can look at what's on today, top attractions in the area, as well as special offers.
Things to do are listed, along with prices and average user review scores:
Activities on offer can also be viewed on a map, so that people can find something to so within their immediate area:
The listings provide some detailed information on the various activities on offer through the app, with photos, detailed descriptions, and a good range of reviews (there are more than 260,000 reviews and user photos on there) from other users.
For the tourist in London for a day or two, this could be very useful to help them decide what to do.
The fact that activities can be booked through the app makes it more useful, both for the tourist looking for something to do at short notice, and for the venue or tour operator looking to sell any remaining tickets.
The checkout process has been optimised for mobile, and as such, completing a booking is as smooth as it is possible to make it.
The IPad app
Viator's iPad app takes a different approach to the iPhone version, and seems to be targeting the armchair browser rather than people on the move.
The 'homepage' uses Google Maps to allow users to browse through destinations, looking for ideas:
The interface is confusing though, as it's unclear what action users need to take to find activities. For example, having used the iPhone app, I expected to be able to zoom into the London area, and find lots of suggested activities.
However, all you can do is click on a city to view details of tours and activities on offer. While the globe interface looks good, an alternative of searching or scrolling through a list of destinations would be more usable.
Unlike the iPhone app, to make a booking on the tablet version, you need to leave the app and head to the main website, which may have people wondering what the point of the iPad app is, since the main website works well on the iPad.
The iPad app was a bit of a disappointment, with a relatively clunky interface and limited functionality, but the iPhone version is very promising.
The user experience on the iPhone app is excellent, it easily detects people's locations and quickly serves up results. Information on activities is clearly presented, and the payment process is as good as any that on any other mobile app.
According to findings from a PhoCusWright 'Activities, Attractions, Events and Tours' study, two out of three travellers with mobile devices say they are likely to use their mobile device to research (64%) and purchase (63%) activities in the future.
The location element makes it a potentially valuable resource for tourists, while it may also become a very useful channel for theatres and other venues to shift unsold tickets at the last minute.
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I've not downloaded the app yet so maybe this is already in there... I'd love to have access to real time information of local events that are time specific i.e. food festivals, farmers markets, comedy nights, etc. I'm always searching for this type of information when taking holidays and even on the weekend. It's a great way of really getting involved with the local culture as well as visiting the more obvious tourist attractions.


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Having taken the most rigorous classes offered at their high schools and produced a nearly unblemished grade point average (GPA) and having achieved high scores on standardized tests for college admissions test (including the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests) after numerous hours of preparation, high-achieving high school students will have done just about everything in school that their parents expect. As a result, many of these students start to dream about the possibility of attending an Ivy League university; however, many of these students do not fully realize the difficulty of gaining admissions to one of these prestigious institutions.
Admissions to an Ivy League university is extremely selective. The percentage of students admitted to Harvard, Yale, and Princeton (the so-called "HYP" schools) hovers around 8% to 10% annually. The percentage of students admitted to Cornell University—which has an undergraduate enrollment of about 14,000, making it the largest of the Ivy League universities—topped out at about 20% last year. By comparison, the percentage of students admitted to the top-tier campuses in the University of California system, UC Berkeley and UCLA, is about 22% to 24% annually. The reality is that the vast majority of students with dreams of attending an Ivy League university will not realize their dreams.
To increase a student's chances of realizing his or her dream of gaining admissions to an Ivy League university, the student must go beyond simply doing well in high school courses and getting high scores on standardized tests for college admissions. A student may be among the best and brightest students in his or her high school, but when you multiply the number of high-achieving students at a typical high school by the number of high schools in this country, you can easily understand that it will be difficult for most of these students to stand out from the crowd. Similarly, while achieving high scores on college admissions tests is necessary for admission to very selective universities, doing so is not enough because most applicants to these universities will have achieved similarly high test scores. It is a common belief that for a student to be a competitive candidate for admissions to an Ivy League university, the student should achieve an SAT Reasoning Test score of at least 2250 out of a possible score of 2400. Moreover, a student should achieve a score of about 750 out of a possible score of 800 on each of the SAT Subject Tests. (Most four-year colleges require two SAT Subject Test scores; some require three Subject Test scores.)
So, what exactly are the Ivy League universities looking for in a candidate?
Highly selective colleges look to admit a well-rounded class; they do not necessarily look to admit simply well-rounded students. What this means is that the students who tend to stand out in the admissions process are students who have demonstrated interests and extraordinary achievements. A common misconception that students have about the college admissions process is that colleges expect students to complete a certain number of community or volunteer service hours or prefer one type of extracurricular activity over another. In general, there is no preconceived notion of the ideal candidate for college admissions. While receiving recognition for one's achievements at the state and regional levels is more impressive than receiving a school-level award (and national or international level recognition is perhaps the most impressive), the reality is that most students are not highly recruited athletes, musical prodigies, or owners of patents and copyrights issued by the federal government.
It is possible for a student to stand out by demonstrating an unusually high degree of interest in an academic subject—for example, the student can take courses at a local community college after completing the highest level of coursework in that subject at his or her high school. A student can also distinguish himself or herself by producing an extraordinary achievement in what is considered to be a more common activity. Starting a literary magazine at the high school or organizing an event to raise funds for a humanitarian cause could be impressive because of the impact that the student makes in his or her community and what it shows about the student's level of interest and motivation.
Colleges are looking for indications that the candidate possesses strong leadership skills, an uncommon level of curiosity and passion, and a strong sense of identity, maturity, and direction about his or her future. These personal qualities and characteristics are not produced overnight; rather, like a tree that requires constant nurturing and attention, they are developed and molded over time—typically several months and oftentimes many years—through conscious and sustained effort.
However, even the most well-groomed student may find disappointment if he or she fails to adopt an appropriate strategy for applying to college. Given the difficulty of gaining admissions to an Ivy League university, students are well advised to apply to several colleges and universities—within and outside of the Ivy League system—in order to increase their chances of success. It is common nowadays for students to apply to 10 or more colleges and universities.


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Lidl, the German chain that has already been hosting hiring events in Charlotte, is opening its first U.S. stores on June 15. The grocer on Wednesday put out a list of its first 20 stores, including some in the Carolinas and Virginia, that will open at various points throughout the summer.
But it looks like Charlotte shoppers will have to wait a bit longer for nearby Lidl stores to open.
The low-cost grocer said it will first open North Carolina stores in Kinston, Greenville, Wilson, Sanford, Rocky Mount, Winston-Salem, Havelock, Rockingham and Wake Forest. In South Carolina, Lidl will open stores next month in Spartanburg and Greenville.
Throughout the Charlotte area, Lidl has several stores under construction, including in Mooresville and Rock Hill, though it's still unclear when those will open.
The supermarket chain said that it plans to open up to 100 stores across the East Coast by next summer, resulting in the creation of 5,000 jobs. Lidl said customers can expect to save up to 50 percent on their groceries compares with other supermarkets.
"Lidl is grocery shopping refreshed, retooled and rethought to make life better for all our customers," said Brendan Proctor, president and CEO of Lidl US.
In anticipation of its expansion into the Carolinas, Lidl earlier this spring started hiring at its regional headquarters and distribution center in Mebane, which is about 120 miles northeast of Charlotte.
Lidl is breaking into the U.S. market a bit sooner than expected, as the Washington Post reported earlier this year. The company had originally said it planned to enter the U.S. by 2018.
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Fresh mustard brings a taste of summer to your table, and a unique twist to Tuna Tataki recipe.
Refined flavour for your barbecue
Nothing says summer quite like a glass of crisp Chablis. And that's why Maille's premium, fresh Chablis mustard makes the perfect condiment at your summertime barbecue.
Maille Chablis mustard, made with Chablis wine instead of vinegar, is a limited-edition product of French company Maille, which has been making Dijon mustard for more than 250 years.
Maille Chablis mustard balances the sharpness of the mustard seeds with notes of honey from the Chablis wine, which, like Dijon mustard, is from the Burgundy region of France. The result is a creamy and spicy mustard that goes well with almost any summertime dish.
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Maille Chablis mustard and grilled sesame Tuna Tataki, with salad
Slice the tuna into thick (1 cm) strips. Roast the sesame seeds in the oven. Peel the carrot and cucumber, and hollow out the cucumber. Dice the vegetables into small pieces. Chop up the coriander.
Salt and pepper the tuna on all sides. Sear the tuna in a hot pan with vegetable oil. Remove from heat. Once cooled, roll the tuna first in the Maille Chablis mustard and then in the sesame seeds. Put it in the fridge while you prepare the salad.
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Youth & Adult Community Programs (YAP) is a division of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance which connects the School and its resources to the community. YAP offers high-quality performing arts programming in three different areas: Youth Education, Adult Learning, and Community Outreach. Our programs derive their standard of excellence from faculty leadership; student and alumni involvement; and local, national, and international community engagement. Several of our programs trace their historical roots back to Dr. William Revelli in the 1930s, and new programs are developing every year. Each of our programs is led by esteemed University faculty and involves U-M students and alumni while serving the greater Michigan and international communities. Programs run during the school year and throughout the summer.
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Justin Bieber Reveals In Intervention: I Want To 'Take A Break From Music'
When Justin's loved ones flew to Panama over the weekend, reportedly to stage an intervention for the troubled young pop star, he allegedly confessed to his manager, Scooter Braun, that he wants to 'take a break from music.' And you won't believe what the Biebs reportedly wants to do instead!
Justin Bieber tried his best to escape his troubles by fleeing to Panama after his shocking DUI arrest in Miami on Jan. 23, but his friends and family weren't about to let him off the hook that easy. Justin's mother, Pattie Mallette, manager Scooter Braun and close friend Usher followed him to Panama, reportedly to have a much-needed sit-down with the singer. Unfortunately Justin still doesn't seem to think he has a problem, allegedly saying that he simply needs a break from making music and touring. So what will he be doing with all his free time? He wants to open a tattoo parlor with his father, Jeremy Bieber, according to a new report.
Justin Bieber's Break From Music? — His Intervention Confession To Loved Ones
Are you as shocked as we are by Justin's reported career goal?
"Justin told Scooter and Usher he needs to take a break from making music and touring," a source on Justin's team reportedly told Radar Online. "He complained that he toured for most of last year and he hasn't had a chance to catch his breath. His short-term plans include opening a tattoo parlor with his dad. They have talked about it for a very long time. It's his dream for it to be a very high-end parlor, unlike anything currently out there."
"Justin wants to take control of his life and not be out on the road in a different city every other night," the source added.
Justin's friends and family totally understand him wanting to take some time for himself, but they're worried he'll just end up getting into more trouble.
"Justin team is concerned that he'll just sit around and do nothing," the source said. "Continue to party with his buddies. Everyone respects Justin's desire for some down time, but too much idle time is when he typically gets in trouble. He needs structure and a routine to keep him out of trouble."
Universal CEO: Justin Bieber Needs An Intervention
Many people in Justin's life seem to agree that what he needs is professional help, not a vacation.
Even Lucian Grainge, the CEO of Justin's musical label Universal, says the Biebs "needs help and an intervention." Lucian is promising to "take as much pressure off" the singer as possible "so he can look forward," Radar reports.
"I'm very concerned about him — I've been concerned about him for many months" Lucian says. "This [has] to do with the young man… hopefully, we will all get through to him."
So what do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Should Justin take a break from music? Let us know.
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Ben Johnson has represented companies in business disputes for more than 30 years. He has extensive experience in commercial and corporate litigation, employment litigation, and environmental and land use litigation. Admitted to practice in both South Carolina and North Carolina, Ben has conducted many trials in the state and federal courts, along with preliminary motions, injunctions and appeals. He represents the firm's clients in NLRB proceedings and advises clients on labor issues arising in business transactions.
In 2015, Ben represented company clients in securities and environmental class actions in federal court in South Carolina. He was also part of a team of Robinson Bradshaw lawyers engaged to defend an automobile manufacturer in a class action lawsuit filed in South Carolina by the EEOC challenging the company's use of criminal conviction guidelines.
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Represents public company in securities class action under Section 10b-5 and related shareholder derivative action against its directors and officers.
Served as co-counsel for telephone companies in lawsuit against national wireless carrier over violations of parties' operating agreement.
Represented software company in response to business claim asserted on eve of merger with Fortune 500 company and achieved favorable result allowing merger to close as scheduled.
Represented business client sued under the South Carolina Uniform Partnership Act and involving numerous investment properties in South Carolina.
Represented Tier-1 supplier to auto industry in action to enforce pricing and exchange-rate terms in agreement with foreign steel supplier, securing relief in favor of client.
Represented southeastern retailer in a landmark shareholder dissent and appraisal action under the South Carolina Business Corporations Act. Belk of Spartanburg, SC v. Thompson, 337 S.C. 109, 522 S.E.2d 357 (S.C. App. 1999).
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The suggestion that Sam Allardyce might be charged, and banned, by the Football Association for openly discussing ways to circumnavigate the rules on third-party ownership, appears to have more to do with his employers seeking to vindicate their decision than any major transgression. Allardyce was an ungrateful and grasping employee, and his standing was undoubtedly damaged, but the FA must now suspect that, had they held their nerve, he could still have been in a job. So they need to play up his crime — make it seem more serious than it truly was.
The biggest scandal over third-party ownership concerned West Ham and Carlos Tevez, a transfer that took place in 2006. When did the FA get around to outlawing the practice? 2009. And FIFA? 2015. As Allardyce said, there is a way around it — and it starts at the top.
Faced with a third-party contract, the Premier League deploy lawyers to walk the club through the offending clauses, and remove them. To fully comply, they must then buy out the third-party owners, too.
Allardyce told Telegraph journalists, posing as investors: 'You can still get round it. You get a percentage of the player's agent's fee that the agent pays to you, the company. You're not getting a part of the transfer fee any more, because you can't do that. But because of the size of the contracts now, the contract will be worth £30m, £40m, and you've done a deal with the agent where you're getting five per cent of the agent's fee, which is massive for about two hours' work.' So that's pretty much the same as the Premier League's guidance. You can't have third-party ownership clauses, and you can't have influence and you can't claim the transfer fee — but you can be compensated, although the player will no longer be your property. And the FA want to ban Allardyce? If he was a lawyer, he would charge £1,000 an hour.
Following the Boxing Day defeat at Barnsley, the clubs fourth consecutive league defeat. In a post-match interview manager Owen Coyle, chose to go down the same route as the previously failed Rovers manager Steve Kean by publicly questioning the travelling support stating "We know there's a minority there that have their agenda and that's up to them."
After a torrid six years that has seen our beloved Rovers nosedive from a respected mid-table and well run Premier League club, into a shambolic circus bereft of leadership, direction and hope. A club that sits rooted in the relegation mire facing the drop into English footballs third tier for the first time in forty years. A club with a working boardroom of one UK based director, absent, neglectful and disinterested owners, mounting debt, a first team squad patched up with free transfers and loaned players, and a manager who has previously proved to be a failure and shows no signs of improving either tactically or motivationally.
Yes, the supporters of Blackburn Rovers do have an agenda. This agenda is to have a well-run, transparent football club. One that sits proudly at the centre of the local community, one that we can feel connected with, part of and a club that operates by its motto of Arte Et Labore (By Skill and Hard Work).
The Blackburn Rovers Football Community Action Group on behalf of its members asks of the following people:
Anuradha Desai on behalf of Venky's, once went on record saying "We will absolutely respect the Jack Walker legacy and will be actively supporting the organisation to ensure that Blackburn Rovers remain one of the best-run clubs within the Premier League."
Yet, six years of mismanagement and neglect show otherwise and the supporters would like to ask our absent owners, "What is your agenda?"
Owen Coyle continues with his Keanesque sound bites, stating that "We will not go down", "We are working hard and close to turning the corner" and now questioning the supporter's motives. With a record of just five wins, five draws and a staggering thirteen defeats from twenty three league games. The supporters would like to ask the hapless Coyle, "What is your agenda?"
Mike Cheston (Finance Director) by his own admission cannot make major decisions at Ewood and claimed that he had made recommendations for the replacement of Paul Lambert, only to find Owen Coyle parachuted into the managerial hot seat whilst he was on holiday, on his return Cheston then bizarrely claimed that "Coyle was the standout candidate" Given Chestons endorsement of Owen Coyle, he should now be held accountable for this failed appointment. A finance director overseeing mounting debts and the downsizing of staffing levels within both the club and playing squad. The supporters would like to ask Mr Cheston, "What is your agenda?"
Suhail Pasha. Blackburn Rovers' man of mystery. The man who was recently appointed as a go between to improve communications between Ewood and Pune, a man who has links with SEM Kentaro and was involved with Venkys at the time of the ill-fated takeover. Since his appointment Pasha has not made a single public appearance, interview or comment regarding his role. Blackburn Rovers have not yet publicly announced his appointment despite Mike Cheston confirming it at a recent supporters meeting. Pasha has declined to meet with supporters and has overseen the ever decreasing communication between the club and supporters. The supporters would like to ask Suhail "What is your agenda?"
Gandhi Babu, listed as a Director of Blackburn Rovers, and rumoured to be of a financial background, given our financial position and lack of business plan, the supporters would like to ask Mr Babu, "What is your agenda?"
Robert Coar, a non-executive director and previous chairman of Blackburn Rovers. When asked about his role of the last six years at Ewood, he chose to respond with a threat of "I'll see you in court" to a supporter. The supporters would like to ask Bob, "What is your agenda?"
The supporters agenda is transparent, you all know that agenda, what nobody knows is what is the agenda of those involved at Blackburn Rovers, over to you!
Reproduced with thanks and apologies to BRAG and Spanish Rover.
A FILMMAKER is planning to make a second documentary about Blackburn Rovers and the club's owners Venky's.
Four years ago Rovers supporter Rishi Sikka (PIC ABOVE) produced, 'Venky's – The Fall of Blackburn Rovers', which has attracted more than 80,000 views on YouTube.
Now, with Rovers currently bottom of the Championship table and more than £100m in debt, and with the club's main supporters' groups calling for the owners to sell up, Rishi is ready to film a follow up.
He said: "The idea is to follow five supporters to India in an effort to communicate with Venky's in their own country. We are trying to get an ex-footballer involved as well.
"People may say, 'they are never going to be able to speak to them'. But that's what it could be all about – how hard it is to communicate with the football club's owners. So much so that they have had to go all the way to India to try to do so.
"We will follow those fans around and have cutaways of interviews with people about what has happened and is happening at the club.
"When I put out the first documentary I think it was a really hard time for Rovers supporters. People thought it was about Steve Kean.
"But now people are seeing it is more than that. People like Stan Collymore and Robbie Savage are coming out and supporting the fans and being positive about the fans whereas before they were being viewed negatively."
Rishi estimates the minimum base target needed to start the filming of the sequel is £5,000.
A Crowdfunder page – www.crowdfunder.co.uk/venkys-the-continuing-fall-of-blackburn-rovers – has been set up to invite Rovers fans to contribute toward the cost.
Rishi is determined to get the film funded by whatever means necessary.
But he added: "It would be good for the fans to own something like this, to own the production, because this is about their football club."
As rovers sink further into the abyss under Owen Coyle (pic above). Here are some thoughts I posted on a Rovers forum back in November 2016.
Was I right or wrong ?. Events since suggest I was right.
Owen Coyle has now had 16 league games in charge. The same number as Gary Bowyer was given by the owners last season. So i now presume that is the benchmark given by Suhail Pasha, advisor to the owners, when assessing the managers performance in the first third of the season. Might sound a tad harsh, but it is more than some managers get, such is the world of football now.
The question now being, why is Coyle still here ? It can not be to stabilise the club, his continued presence is de stabilising the club, as supporters grow more and more frustrated. Bowyer stabilisd the club over two and a half years, so any pretence of stability fly's out of the window. To compound the issue, Bowyer had a much better record than Coyle over those 16 games.
More points, less defeats, less goals conceded, better goal difference, higher league placing, and not in the bottom 3. The only area Coyle betters Bowyer is one more goal scored. And have to mention, the home attendances were averaging over 3,000 higher under Bowyer.
So why is Coyle still here ? Could it be, as rumour has it on this form, he is connected to Anderson/Kentaro agency, who is rumoured still to have a influence in matters at Ewood Park ? There are even rumours on twitter that Pasha is connected to Kentaro/SEM. Something is strange, it does not quite add up or make sense.
Bowyers record 2015. P.16 W.3 L.5 D.8 F.15 A.15 GD.0 PTS 17 POS. 16th.
Coyles record 2016. P16 W. 3 L.9 D.4 F.16 A.25 GD.-9 PTS 13 POS 23rd.
How and why is Coyle still here ?
Originally Posted 11th November 2016
November 8th 2016. Exactly one year since Gary Bowyer was sacked.
What have we achieved ? Are we in a better position ? Is the club more stable ? Are the supporters any happier ? Have attendances increased Are we any nearer getting back into the Premiership ? Do we play better football ? Have we a better manager of repute ? Is Ewood a happier place to be ?
The answer to all that is a big fat NO. So what was the point ?
Bowyer Bashers, explain please !
Originally Posted 11th November 2016
It is a myth perpetrated by Coyle that his squad has been put together on a tiny budget. True, there has been no capital investment, which is a disgrace, but the squad has not come cheap. Rovers have splashed some cash. Graham, Stokes, Mulgrew , although free agents, will have come on hefty signing on fees, as will probably others. The wages for the mentioned 3 will not have been cheap either. Otherwise they would not be here. Agents fees for all 12 new signings also have to be taken into account. Then there are the loan fees that will have been paid to Southampton , Swansea and possibly West Ham. You do not get anything for free in football. For Coyle to peddle the myth that his budget is last than last year's is plainly wrong. This time last year Bowyer was working under strict FFP restrictions and a transfer embargo. He could not pay signing on fees if he wanted to, he could not pay loan fees, he could not pay any new signing in excess of of £10,000 pw. Coyle has not had any of theses restrictions imposed on him. And apart from capital not being made for 'signings , the club have backed him. Coyle knew the situation when he took the job when others would'nt, that is why he was appointed, not because he was the " outstanding candidate ". A quote that will haunt the hapless Mike Cheston forever.
Another myth doing the rounds on this forum is that the new signings " signed for Coyle after speaking to him " ! That is what players say once the terms are good, believe me iv'e been there.


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The Chancellor's mission to make up lost ground and build bridges with China
This weekend George Osborne was one of 80 million passengers who pass through Beijing's airport every year, arriving in China to begin a five day visit. He first announced Chinese involvement in a multi-million pound development at an airport closer to home, in Manchester.
The Chancellor told me the deal will bring huge investment to the North West: 16,000 jobs and attract more Chinese business interest in the UK.
The construction of Manchester Airport City is being hailed as the largest project in the UK since the London Olympics, the latest deal to benefit from an 80% rise in Chinese firms investing in the UK.
Last year Chinese firms, both state owned and private poured £2.5 billion pounds into a variety of contracts. In London, a huge business park is being developed in the Docklands, Crystal Palace is being revamped and there's a 700 million project in Vauxhall. China now owns a chunk of Heathrow's holding company and has dipped its toes into Thames Water, hoping for a safe return from a utility company. If you enjoy three Weetabix for breakfast, then that's now Chinese-owned too.
However, Chinese investment is still less than 10 per cent of the total foreign investment into the UK. There's massive potential and there does seem to be remarkable growth: investment from China is up sharply over the last year and a half. It all feels similar to when the rich Saudis were buying up Britain in the 1970s.
However, frosty political relations over the last 18 months can't have helped. The Chinese government was enraged after David Cameron and Nick Clegg met the Dalai Lama last year.
The Chinese government treats the Dalai Lama as a separatist, the leader of a terrorist "clique" fighting for Tibetan independence.
Beijing gradually calmed down and the sulk is mostly over. During the freeze in relations, no top UK politician has been able to have a meeting with their Chinese counterpart. David Cameron hasn't been here for almost three years now. The PM's visit last year was delayed and delayed, effectively cancelled by fuming Chinese officials.
Now, like a Boris bus, two senior British politicians come along at once. One of them is Boris.
On stage today at Peking University: the Mayor and Chancellor show. Tough gig for George Osborne. Both these ambitious men have been forced to share the billing. That wasn't the original plan. Boris is not a member of the British government and so wasn't affected by the "incredible sulk" as Embassy officials have called it.
His trip was fixed months ago, the Osborne visit was subject to last minute postponements and adjustments by the Chinese still grumpy about the Dalai Lama meeting. The Chancellor ended up having to come to China at the same time as Boris. Awkward.
Both the Chancellor and the Mayor are now trying to make up lost ground. This is the first time in a year and a half that Britain has been able to send large high profile trade missions to China; a country where business and politics are always closely intertwined.


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