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Breaking Down Monopolies: Key to Africa's Economic Success
A new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in London should send shivers down the collective spine of the development community: On its current trajectory, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will face a projected shortfall of 50 million jobs by 2040. The paper argues – as have others – that flaws in the international community's approach to development fails to support inclusive, market-based growth and calls for deep political reforms to stave off a potential humanitarian disaster that would make the current refugee crisis pale in comparison.
In spite of the hundreds of billions of dollars in development aid that were poured into SSA over the past fifty years, living standards have stagnated or, in some countries, even deteriorated. As many economists have pointed out, aid fractures the relationship between the ruling class and the citizens: instead of the government appealing to its constituents for support, it tries to please the foreign aid community. What this means is that individual rights and market driven growth solutions are not pursued, or are only paid lip service to.
If that 50-million+ job shortfall is to be addressed, the feedback link between aid, plummeting living standards and declining political freedoms has to be broken. And other than changing the way the development community operates, a crucial step is jump-starting innovation, widely seen as the engine of job creation. Even SSA countries with more open political systems, like South Africa or Tanzania, are suffering from the effects of crony capitalism. In the most recent Global Innovation Index, SSA countries were proudly occupying the last spots. South Africa (GDP per capita: $5,691) was the highest ranked country, and still it only managed to secure a spot behind the Republic of Moldova (GDP per capita: $1,843), Europe's poorest country.
Breaking this vicious cycle has to come by breaking up some of Africa's most successful monopolies: the remittances market and the power generation sector. If the latter is responsible for keeping energy prices artificially elevated, energy accessibility low and the costs of starting businesses high, the former has a more perverse effect. Costs for intra-SS remittances are the highest in the world, thereby pushing workers looking for economic opportunities in neighboring countries into near-slavery conditions and further throttling the economic development of their home countries.
Rethinking remittances
Africa's banking sector – a key driver of economic growth, especially for would-be entrepreneurs in need of hard cash to establish a business – is deeply flawed. The continent saw some $60 billion in remittances in 2016, and in 19 countries those cash infusions from the diaspora accounted for at least 3 percent of GDP. For many African families, remittances are a lifeline for starting or keeping their own businesses, creating jobs within them, and investing in their own communities and local economies. So why are Africans being held hostage by the sky-high fees of global operators like Western Union and MoneyGram, instead of being viewed as assets – within the "demographic dividend" and jobs-gap context – who reflect a significant FDI transfer themselves?
While the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) establishes a target of no more than 3 percent fees for remittances, the global average for sending $200 remained at 7.45 percent in the first quarter of 2017, while sending the money to sub-Saharan Africa incurred the highest rate, at 9.8 percent. "Remittance costs across many African corridors and small islands remain above 10 percent, because of the low volumes of formal flows, inadequate penetration of new technologies, and lack of a competitive market environment," explains the April 2017 trends report from the KNOMAD group.
Much like power monopolies, Western Union and MoneyGram engage in anti-competitive tactics by forcing partners to sign exclusivity arrangements, which stifle innovation and keep costs high. That lack of competition isn't lost on the wire transfer companies, who see migration trends and remittance patterns in real time and know how to capitalize on every market. What is lost, though, is the demographic dividend, whether a few dollars at a time, or across decades of development plans and investment that failed to create opportunities for young, educated Africans to build their own countries.
Pressure in the power sector
Similarly, arguing the case for why powering up Africa represents an attractive investment opportunity is be overstating the obvious. There are nearly 600 million people without electricity now, just seven of the 55 African nations have access rates higher than 50 percent (nearly all of them on the West African coast, along with South Africa) and the demand is expected to quadruple by 2040. The "Brighter Africa" report from McKinsey Co. notes the interest of China and the United States, among others, in African power investment. It also notes the African Development Bank and other African-led initiatives to deliver the abundant, reliable and renewable energy that will support economies and job creation.
Yet it also warns that the market-liberalization models that the U.S. and Europe rely on to stimulate private sector investment don't work in Africa, because they don't function in supply-constrained settings. Meanwhile, state-owned utilities and private entities with sole authority for providing electricity, even in relatively developed South Africa, cut off more than just power in their chronic load-shedding cycles. At the peak of its load shedding program, Eskom, the country's energy monopoly, was generating losses of up to €6 billion a month and played a large part in South Africa's sluggish GDP growth in 2015 and 2016.
The impact of power-utility monopoly on Kenya is similar: It failed to improve access and slashed investment. In Tanzania, the arrangement with Tanesco, the company's sole power distributor, limits sector growth and Tanzanian mines end up paying even $1 per kilowatt-hour, ten times more than their American counterparts.
If we're to avoid the 50 million job shortfall, the shift to market-based growth that creates real jobs can't be overlooked anymore. And breaking up the energy sector and remittance market monopolies should be at the top of the list for policymakers everywhere.


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Hello, we'd like to welcome you to The Front Room Cafe, a homely and friendly establishment situated at Tollington Park. We're just off the popular eating strip of Stroud Green Road and not far from the Finsbury Park Theatre. If you're looking for a coffee shop Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park restaurants, Stroud Green restaurants or places to eat in North London then do stop by for a bite to eat, a glass of wine or cup of Allpress Coffee at The Front Room Cafe.
Being a community cafe, you'll find a mix of locals and people working in the vicinity frequenting our eatery. We offer customers a taste of home from the freshly cooked food prepared at our premises to the unique front room style interior décor. Our menu features breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon dishes which includes firm favourites that our local and loyal clientele love. With pavement seating you can also enjoy alfresco dining in the summer.
A few other things to mention … You'll find exhibits from neighbourhood artists adorning the walls for your viewing pleasure. We provide free Wi-Fi for customers. You can listen to our eclectic music tastes from jazz to classical and mellow house (which isn't too loud). We provide high chairs for kids. Please drop in next time you're passing by.

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For years, trend watchers have predicted Peruvian cooking will explode across the American food scene, and this vividly polyethnic cuisine has been getting more play around the country lately.
The place to try it locally is Las Carnitas, although initially nothing about this tiny restaurant located in a Kenner strip mall portends the next big thing. Even its name is a holdover from the previous restaurant at this space. You won't find carnitas, a type of chopped roasted pork, at this Las Carnitas.
Instead, what I found at one meal after the next was persuasive illumination of why Peruvian cuisine should inspire excitement. It's in the distinctive but accessible blend of Asian, European and native Quechua influences and the energy of a cuisine that embraces both the ancient and the contemporary on its plates.
Half of the menu covers Honduran and Nicaraguan dishes. These are fine, but what makes Las Carnitas worth a visit are Peruvian standards like causa rellena, a sculpted cylinder of whipped, golden potatoes striped with a seam of chicken salad and avocado; or lomo saltado, a Chinese/Spanish stir fry with steak, red peppers and a dark, salty gravy wetting down a pile of fries.
Blasts of citrus coat big hunks of raw fish for a masterpiece ceviche that is generous, intense, beautiful and garnished with roasted, oversized kernels of corn. Another staple is papa a la Huancaina, which seems to be a deconstructed potato salad with burly potato logs and boiled eggs draped with creamy, thick, slightly peppery sauce. Order the tallarin verde and you get a thin, square, greasy steak resting over the main event — a tangle of spaghetti with thick, robustly garlicky pesto and roasted potatoes.
Peru's native tuber is always close at hand here, but rice is common too. Chaufa is a direct relation to standard Chinese-style fried rice, though here you can spice it up with some incendiary salsas. For arroz tapado, rice is molded in a tight dome around a chili-like mix of beef and onions, and soft-boiled peanuts and streaks of hot salsa are embedded in chicken tamales the size of burritos.
Traced with aioli here, sprinkled with chopped herbs there and arranged just so on the plate, these dishes follow the contemporary Peruvian flair for presentation, even if they don't seem to fit with the modest setting. Nothing at Las Carnitas is more than $10, not even the whole fried fish.
Beware the unusual hours (no dinner Friday, closed Saturday) and understand that unless you're fluent in Spanish you may have trouble communicating with the nonetheless welcoming waitresses. No matter how you request it though, don't miss the chicha morada, an off-the-menu beverage made from purple corn, cinnamon and clove that looks and tastes like nonalcoholic sangria. Las Carnitas doesn't serve any alcohol, and it doesn't permit diners to bring any from the outside. But exploring flavors like this has a kick all its own.


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In-situ Visualization of Ion-induced Surface Erosion using a Long Distance Microscope
The objective of this work is to provide in situ imaging of micron-scale surface structures using a long distance microscope (LDM) to study plasma-material interactions, in particular ion-induced erosion of plasma-facing materials. A CMOS camera and microscope system is used to capture live images of material erosion resulting from exposure to a magnetically confined plasma. Focus stacking images to create composite images and height maps at various time steps yields videos displaying the time-dependent erosion. Understanding plasma-material interactions will contribute to improved longevity of plasma devices in applications such as electric propulsion and fusion reactors.


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— One in five Canadians — some 6.6 million people — reported speaking a language other than English or French at home; 191 distinct languages were among those identified as either a mother tongue or a home language.
— Nearly 10 million people said they could conduct a conversation in French, up from 9.6 million five years earlier; however, as a proportion of the population, those able to speak French slipped to 30.1 per cent, down from 30.7 per cent in 2006.
— Nearly seven million Canadians said they speak French most often at home, a modest increase over 2006, but comprising just 21 per cent of the population — down from 21.4 per cent five years ago.
SEE: The increase (and decrease) in the top 25 immigrant languages spoken at home in Canada, according to StatsCan. Story continues below:
— Nearly 279,000 people reported speaking Philippine-based Tagalog most often at home, compared with 170,000 in 2006, an increase of 64 per cent — the largest increase of all the reported languages.
— The number of people who spoke Mandarin at home grew by 51 per cent between 2006 and 2011. Arabic grew by 47 per cent; Hindi by 44 per cent; the Creole languages by 42 per cent.
— Eighty per cent of those who reported speaking a language other than English, French or an aboriginal language lived in one of Canada's six largest urban centres: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa-Gatineau.
— In Toronto, Canada's most populous city, 1.8 million people — about 32.2 per cent of the population — reported speaking an immigrant language at home, about 2.5 times as many as in Vancouver.
— 5.8 million people, about 17.5 per cent of the population, reported speaking at least two languages at home, up from 14.2 per cent in 2006 — an increase of about 1.3 million.
— Bilingualism — those who reported being able to conduct a conversation in both French and English — edged up modestly: 5.8 million people in 2011, an increase of 350,000. Statistics Canada attributed the growth primarily to an increase in the number of bilingual Quebecers.


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"When we moved to Cyprus, we found pork was really so cheap that we needed new recipes, and I came up with this, which has become a favourite with our friends all year round!"
Zeus' Cajun Pork and Bean Stew
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- 2 lbs diced pork shoulder, leg
- 1 large onion
- 1 large green pepper
- 16 ounces chopped tomatoes
- 16 ounces red kidney beans (drained)
- 16 ounces butter beans (drained)
- schwartz cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- chili paste (sambal olek)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- olive oil
- potato flakes, if required
- Heat olive oil in a large deep saucepan.
- Fry the pork in the Cajun seasoning, onion and garlic until brown.
- Add the green peppers, tomatoes, butter beans, kidney beans and cumin seeds. Stir on a high heat for five minutes then reduce heat to simmer, or move to a casserole dish, and continue cooking in the oven.
- After an hour, add cocoa, then chilli to taste.
- If required, add thickening granules or potato flakes to thicken, before serving.
- Serve with; couscous, white rice, roast, jacket or mashed potatoes, or even crusty bread and salad… you name it!
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text: So I bought a 2GB Kingston Japan TF card and I wanted to test my cards speed and check to make sure it was working fine before my R4 gets shipped to me... My problem is that when I first got the memory card it came formatted in FAT (and I've read that most people seem to have it in FAT32). So I tried to format it into FAT32 on my PC but after I did that and checked the properties it showed it as 959MB free space and 960MB used????? During the format it goes really slow (like possibly 5-10mins) up to the halfway point, and then it finishes the other half in less than 1-2 seconds? (the first time I tried this I put the Volume Label as "Kingston Japan" and it said Volume Label is not valid. Please enter a valid label... just in case that might mean something). There is absolutely nothing on the card so I'm not sure what is going on? I then tried doing a quick format FAT32 (and FAT) and when that finished it seemed to clear up most of it except for 4KB of space still used? So I can't figure out what the 4KB is for either?? Can someone help me with this because I am really frustrated and don't know what the problem is. Another note to this (possibly a separate problem) is that when I start HD Tach and click on the card it only shows up as 1GB (even when it says 1.87GB in it's properties)?? Which this only adds to the massive headache I'm getting from this... PLEASE HELP ME.


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On Tuesday, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said it was doubtful that Congress could solve the NFL's concussion problem, and it would not be a wise use of time to attempt to do so with hearings.
"The idea that Congress, that can't even pass a budget, is going to solve concussions in the NFL is doubtful, at best," Rubio said at a BuzzFeed event.
He said having hearings about NFL safety issues in Congress would not be the "wisest and best use of our time."
Rubio also noted other sports – like soccer and cheerleading – pose dangers as well and said better tackling techniques need to be taught in football. Rubio said when he was playing football, his coaches taught him to tackle with his head, so that his helmet would hit the football when making tackles.


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*A Personal Curriculum is available to students that have difficulty meeting the rigors of the Michigan Merit Curriculum for graduation. All students are entitled to a Personal Curriculum. If you feel your son/daughter may qualify please see Mrs. Prielipp for more information.
*Section 504 Plans are available to students who may not qualify for special education services but still have a qualified disability as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability. As defined by federal law: "An individual with a disability means any person who: * has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activity; * has a record of such an impairment; or * is regarded as having such an impairment.
Once again we hosted College Application Week at our school October 26-30 in the media center. The day was a great SUCCESS for our current seniors who applied to several colleges and universities in Michigan and neighboring states. Around 150 applications have been processed for students. WAY TO GO 2015 SENIORS!!
The following were the dates of our College reps and recruiters; for more information on contacting reps or applying to colleges, please see me.
* Monday, October 6, at 1 p.m. during 4th hour -WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
*Tuesday, October 7, at 3 p.m. during seminar-LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
*Wednesday, October 15th at 3 p.m. during seminar-NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
*Thursday, October 16, at 8:30 a.m. during 1st hour-UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT
*Thursday, October 23, at 3:00 p.m. during seminar-NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE-TRAVERSE CITY
* Thursday, October 30th at 8:30 a.m. during 1st hour-CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
*Thursday, October 30th at 3 p.m. during seminar-SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
* Tuesday, November 4th at 8:30 a.m. during 1st hour-GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
*Tuesday, November 11, at 8:15 a.m. during 1st hour- NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
*Wednesday, October 15th & November 19th, during lunch A & B-US ARMY RECRUITERS WILL BE HERE :)
*Tuesday, September 30, during lunch A & B-U.S. MARINE RECRUITERS WILL BE HERE :)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - ALL SHORES - I am proud to present Staten Island Advance readers with more work being done by students in our schools. The essays presented here were submitted to Community Education Council (CEC) 31 and the Staten Island Advance as entries in the "Community Awareness Through Journalism Award." The contest aims to encourage students to read their local newspaper and become more involved in what is going on in their neighborhoods.
The competition continues this month, so it's not too late for schools to participate. The contest rules can be viewed on the CEC website at: http://www.cec31.org/news.html.
The essays you will read here are written by fifth-grade students; some of their opinions are funny and some very wise, but all of them show the wonderful creativity and imagination of these children.
I think you will enjoy these essays. They are written by 10- and 11- year-olds. These are youngsters who are about to enter their teen years. They are full of hope and promise for what lies ahead of them – college and careers, marriage and families. These students are the foundation of our future and the future of Staten Island.
Take a few minutes to read what they have to say about our world.
– Sam Pirozzolo, President, CEC
More school seats – please!
The Staten Island Advance article that I chose to read was "To Ease School Crowding." I chose to read this article for many reasons. One reason is because there were many people crowded in the school I tested for. The name of the school was Mark Twain. It is in Coney Island. There were about 3,000 kids taking the test trying to get in. There are only about 500 seats!
The other reason I wanted to read this article was because I wanted to see what the DOE (Department of Education) was going to do about crowded schools. I saw they were making three new elementary schools. At least there will be more schools for kids to attend. The schools won't be too crowded anymore.
The subject is important to my neighborhood because I have many old and young neighbors. Some are going to enter kindergarten and some are going to enter middle school soon. It is good that more schools are being made. This will give more chances to someone to get into a good school. If they don't get into one school, they can try to enter another.
My point of view on the topic of "To Ease School Crowding" is that I think it is really good that more schools are being made. Less crowding in schools. One thing I recommend is they should make more middle schools. A lot of the middle schools for the gifted and talented have very few seats. I think there should be more schools with more seats.
That is why I chose to read this Advance newspaper article, why the subject is important to my neighborhood, and what my point of view is on the topic.
Maxwell wrote an essay in response to an editorial that was published in the news section of the Staten Island Advance on Feb. 1.
BP working to make a better borough
I read an article titled "BP Cementing Legacy" about Borough President James Molinaro's plan to complete different cultural, recreational, business and transportation projects on Staten Island before his term ends in 2013. I think it's a great idea that he wants to make improvements on Staten Island so people can enjoy more things to do with their families and have a better place to live. He wants to redevelop the former Coast Guard site in St. George with retail space and residential housing. This idea sounds great because I think people who travel by ferry may need to purchase things before or after work and will have a short walk to the stores. Also, the residential housing is a great project especially for people who travel daily to Manhattan, who will be within walking distance to the ferry terminal.
I live on the North Shore in Tompkinsville and would enjoy a new shopping center close by and to see more houses being built. Also, I've never been to the South Shore and a new Splash Zone for children is being developed. This gives me a reason to visit the South Shore with my family. Staten Islanders will have more choices and different places to visit on all shores when these projects are completed.
Mr. Molinaro said that $13 million in city funds would go to the Staten Island Zoo, the Children's Museum, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, the Staten Island Museum and Historic Richmond Town. The extra money spent on these places will give children more programs to improve their education. The whole point of these improvements is to make Staten Island a better place for people to live, work and play in a safe environment.
Amelia wrote her essay after reading Tom Wrobleski's story, which ran in the Staten Island Advance on Jan. 27.
Closing up not the answer
This article is about a protest that took place at Brooklyn Technical High School on Thursday, February 9, 2012. The Panel for Education Policy voted to phase out PS 14 on Staten Island. They want to close PS 14 because the children's math and ELA test grades are very low. I think they should keep PS 14 open because some people probably love that school. If the children need help with math and ELA, the teachers should keep practicing until they get it right. I think they should open up an after-school program like Bell, U.A.U, Virtual Y and extended day. If there are new teachers and they need help teaching math and ELA, there should be other teachers to help them out.
I would not like it if they closed my school because my mom and I really like this school. I like that it's close to my house. I love coming to school every day. I love to see Mrs. Venezia, Mrs. DiDonna, Ms. Bradley, Mr. Palumbo, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Williams and of course our principal, Mr. Miller. DON'T CLOSE PS 14, JUST HELP THEM TO EDUCATE THE STUDENTS THAT LOVE SCHOOL JUST LIKE ME!
Cheyenne wrote her essay in response to a story by news reporter Jillian Jorgensen that was published on Feb. 10.
Jewelry maker: Good for the community
In the article titled "Stone Cold Gorgeous" by Virginia N. Sherry, which was published in the January 25, 2012 North Shore section of the Staten Island Advance, we learned that the West Brighton jewelry designer, Linda Rossi sells jewelry made with antique glass from countries such as Germany, Austria and Japan. In the article, Ms. Rossi makes ultra-glamorous pieces – appropriate for weddings and other gala occasions. In this article, Linda Rossi eagerly tells us about the country of origin and the date of manufacture of the elegant, perfect quality glass stones. The stones are known as "Art glass" that she uses to craft all her numerous pieces.
I think using Art glass to make jewelry is a stunning idea because people might think the jewelry Linda Rossi makes looks luxurious. People can buy the elegant jewelry at lower prices. Most of the jewelry is available for $25 and $30 – it looks much more expensive. Another reason why using Art glass to make jewelry designs is a good idea is because you can wear the jewelry on special occasion days such as weddings and holidays.
This is important to the community because the people in the neighborhood can enjoy purchasing costume jewelry in Staten Island and Ms. Rossi is building a business in West Brighton. It is making the community better because individuals who live in West Brighton can go to a local jewelry store and can purchase good quality jewelry from Ms. Rossi close to their home.
Genesis wrote her essay after reading Virginia N. Sherry's North Shore story about Linda Rossi and her jewelry.
Pity the people on Fitzgerald Avenue
People living on Fitzgerald Avenue, in Great Kills, have been fed up with a recurring annoyance. During the 1990's, the Department of Transportation decided to pave the street. This proved however, to be for the worst. The paving, whether it be accidental or intentional, had raised the street. This makes coming in and out the said resident's driveway a chore. Any rain that falls forms into a puddle on the side of the street. People say it attracts bugs and puts children at play in danger. While revisions have been made, the street still has unattended problems.
I agree with the residents. If I was living there, I wouldn't want to have problems in my driveway! I would think one would put effort into paving the street. Since the paving wasn't done the right way this has caused many problems.
I think the Department of Transportation should take more time if they paved again. They should take out what is in place now and replace it, taking more time to do it the correct way. The annoyance and hazards should not be there to begin with! The Department of Transportation rushed and made many problems so they should do it again and take more time to make sure the job is done right.
George wrote his essay after reading a story written by South Shore reporter Mark Stein that was published on Feb. 15.
All the right moves
Are you ready to boogie? Strap on your dancing shoes to make your way to the dance floor. When you hear the music you automatically start free styling, but that is not what the kids of PS 3 are doing. The 10-year-olds in PS 3 had the privilege of working with professional dance instructors under the guidance of Pierre Dulaine. Pierre started the program, "Dancing Classes," to teach children a variety of ballroom style dances as well as how to behave like young ladies and gentlemen.
Dance instructor Dana Damato taught the PS 3 children to fox trot, merengue, and salsa. The children were so talented that they were offered a spot in the semi-finals competition in Manhattan, representing Staten Island. The students earned gold medals and a bronze medal in the Citywide Rainbow matches.
I am a student at PS 1 and this article caught my interest because my school was lucky enough to be a part of the "Dancing Classrooms" program. As a fifth-grade student, I had the honor of learning ballroom dance from two fantastic teachers that taught Pierre Dulaine. Ms. Sabrina and Ms. Victoria came to our school to teach the entire fourth- and fifth-graders how to ballroom dance. Being a part of this program was one of my favorite experiences in school because I not only learned many style dances, but I loved the history behind the dances. Our school, like PS 3, was fortunate to be a part of this wonderful dance program.
Georgette wrote her essay after reading Diane Lore's Chalk Talk column, which was published in the South Shore section on Feb. 8.
The pond that shouldn't be
"Water, Water Everywhere." That's what residents of Fitzgerald Avenue are saying. In the late 1990s, DOT came to pave Fitzgerald Avenue in Great Kills. When DOT repaved it, they made it into a hill-shaped road. The shape of the road affected the draining of the water on the street. The water is supposed to flow down the avenue to Nelson Avenue, where the storm sewer is. Because of the hill, the water will not flow properly. It just gathers and slowly becomes a little pond. The residents of Fitzgerald Avenue are frustrated because of this. During winter, the water freezes up. During summer, it attracts mosquitoes. They even get ducks and muskrats! In all the other seasons, there's a pool of water. Recently DOT tried to fix it but they did it too fast and it did nothing but make it worse.
I agree with Mark Stein and the residents of Fitzgerald Avenue. This water overflowing issue must end. In the past this has caused problems. Now it causes problems. Who knows what is to come? Mr. Miller, a resident quotes "Last year it was really bad. There was water here all the time. Water is always here unless we get a really good dry spell."
As we come to a conclusion, the water overflowing issues must end now. Water really is everywhere on Fitzgerald Avenue. Are we going to let this go on forever???? Will DOT get away with this???? Will you sit there and be quiet???? NO!
Natalie wrote her essay after reading a story written by South Shore reporter Mark Stein. It ran on Feb. 15.
New is not always better
The new ramps that are being built (on the Staten Island Expressway) will not be good for Staten Island. There are many reasons why they shouldn't be built. It will be inconvenient to people and chaotic during construction. The money for construction could be used for a better purpose. It will change the scenery of Staten Island. I think people will complain and start having problems with the construction.
There will be a lot of inconvenience during construction because it will always cause traffic and a lot of noise. Construction creates a lot of changes in the road and there are a lot of trucks. It's tough for so many cars to go around the new roads or trucks, so people may get into crashes or get frustrated in traffic. Some people say that construction will be too noisy and will bother a lot of people who live around there. Construction this big will make a lot of chaos.
Also the money shouldn't be wasted on construction work for the highway, since it should be spent on education or child healthcare. The estimate for the highway project was $75 million. This money shouldn't be spent on new highways that only benefit drivers. The highways worked pretty well. Staten Island has a more important need for schools and education. You wouldn't want to see a child struggle through things. There are better ways to spend that money than on construction.
Construction will also change how Staten Island looks. There will be many new ramps and streets. I don't want Staten Island to look like it's a bunch of big highways. There should be parks and nature. Construction will also remove a lot of trees. On SILive, they said that workers cut down more than 120 trees for this project. The trees that they cut down were the crab apple trees, cherry trees, oaks, dogwood, pines and London planes. All those trees give us oxygen and now they are all cut down. Ellen Pratt said, "It was horrible to see trees cut down." We shouldn't have construction work where they have lots of trees. Staten Island will look better without construction.
There are many reasons not to build the highways bigger. The construction traffic creates inconvenience for people. It affects the way Staten Island looks. The money could be used for more important things. All those things are not good. If they don't do construction, everyone would be happy! Do you agree with me?
This essay is a response to the SILive article by Michael Sedon, "Traffic congestion heating up on the Staten Island Expressway," Sept. 22, 2011.
More space good for students
This article, "In Concord, School That's Rising a Welcome Antidote to Overcrowding" by Jillian Jorgensen is about three new public schools scheduled to open on Staten Island. PS/IS 71 is taking the place of the old Doctor's Hospital.
I chose this article because this subject is important. It is important because if there are more schools children can go to, and if children go to other schools there could be a small amount of children in each classroom and more children can get attention. More children can get better education and they could have a good future.
This subject is important in my neighborhood because my neighborhood wants more schools so their children can have a good education. My neighborhood also wants more schools because there won't be confusion when the children are going to school or leaving from school. It could cause traffic mayhem with parents double parking or idling as they wait for students and yellow buses lined up at the curb. The new schools will include a road cutting through the property for drop-off and pick-up.
My opinion on this topic is that they should build these new schools. I think they should build the new schools because I want people to have a good education so they could grow up as a smart and good man or woman. They will have a small amount of people in their class and they could get more attention.
It is a great idea to build new schools and it will help many kids and parents. The kids get more attention and a better education. The parents get no traffic in drop-off and pick-up. It is a perfect solution for the neighborhood.
Nathaly wrote in response to a story that ran in the news section of the Staten Island Advance on Jan. 30.
A done deal
Since 2008 the economy has dropped a whole lot. Money has been very tight in many families lately. Less and less parents are sending their kids to Catholic school which effects both the school and the parents whose children are still staying.
St. Charles School has decided to raise their tuition $500 for the new year. Monsignor Bergin says "with the raise it's still the lowest tuition on Staten Island," but $500 is still a huge jump. Times are hard and Catholic schools have less kids every year, so obviously a tuition raise was on its way.
The raise is set so what's the point of complaining? Either you pay the tuition or remove your kids from the school. It's one or the other, the choice is yours.
Maverick wrote an essay in response to a story about the tuition increase written by Jillian Jorgensen and Kiawana Rich. The story ran in the Advance on Feb. 3.
Debate over Paula Deen and diabetes
Paula Deen has been hiding the fact that she has diabetes. People are saying stuff like, you caused me to have diabetes and yet you've had diabetes the whole time. A lot of people aren't the most forgiving either. Paula Deen from what I see looks like a great person, and she cooks beautifully in the kitchen. She's still the same person, just with diabetes. My dad has diabetes and he's still the same. He just has to take medicine to help him stay healthy and strong.
I agree with Dr. Rothman. He said that if Paula has diabetes, that's her business, not anyone else's. In the article it even says, "all of us need to learn to make our own health care." Also, Paula doesn't need to make anyone else's health decisions. "It's up to her if she even wanted to tell anybody about her diabetes," said Dr. Rothman. Nobody needed to know, but Paula decided to tell everybody. It was all on her decision. I even think it's OK to have diabetes. It doesn't matter. That's all I'm trying to say.
Paula Deen is my inspiration to cook to have new ideas. That's all because of her. She told all of her viewers that watch her cook that she has diabetes. For that, she is a true Girl Scout. She is always there, teaching people how to cook her desserts and more. She's always been there, but some people just don't think that it's enough. That's why Paula Deen's my inspiration that I can do anything. Paula Deen will always be there when in need. Paula is awesome!
Alyssa wrote her essay after reading a story on Feb. 1 in the Staten Island Advance about the Food Network star's condition. The column was submitted as a community service by Staten Island University Hospital and was published in the Shore sections.


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I learned about this treat when I lived in Scotland: a layer of fresh shortbread, a layer of homemade caramel, and a layer of chocolate, cut into a square. I didn't get the recipe until I moved back to the States, but it's been one of my favorite dessert recipes for a long time. Living in NYC, the ingredients were always just expensive enough that I'd find a reason not to make it, but now that I'm living the country life I decided it was time to treat my office-mates.
Because each layer needs to cool, this can be a time-consuming recipe, but I've gone so far as to wait overnight with the trays in the fridge between layers. You don't have to attend to it constantly, so you can take it easy and make it over the course of the day.
What you'll need:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 sticks of butter
1/2 cup "caster" sugar (in quotes because I've always just used regular granulated sugar, and never had a problem)
Caramel Filling:
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 stick butter
3-4 cups brown sugar (my recipe calls for much less, but I've always had to add up to this amount to get the caramel to thicken properly)
Chocolate topping:
Chocolate chips (at least 1 bag, more if you want a thicker chocolate layer.
- Rub the margarine and flour together in a bowl until you have a mix which is similar to breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the sugar.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9″ (23cm) square tin which has been lined with baking parchment. (I just rub Crisco vegetable shortening over the pan.)
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 170C/340F (160C/320F if fan assisted) for approximately 35 minutes until it is golden brown.
- Allow the base to cool.
- Heat the filling ingredients together in a pot, making sure that you stir it constantly (otherwise it will stick!) until it begins to simmer.
- Continue stirring until it thickens (which it should do in a few minutes).
- Spread the filling evenly over the base and again allow to cool. (At this point, there is usually leftover caramel – put it in a jar and use on ice cream, in your coffee, or to eat with a spoon.)
- When it has cooled and you are ready to eat it, cut up into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife
Bon appetite!


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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Conclusion of the 31 Days of Homemaking Series
Today is the 31st, the last day of the 31 Days of Homemaking series I've been doing here on the blog. I've had a ton of fun and learned so much doing this. I'm so happy that I was actually able to post everyday this month, I had many doubts that I'd be able to but here we are, I did it! :)
Create a Morning Routine
Make An Evening Routine
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
How I Keep Up with the Mountains of Laundry
Homemaking Is An Opportunity
Don't Compare
Menu Planning
Freezer Cooking
Having the Right Priorities
Have Your Children Help
Calenders & Notepads
The Ultimate Career
5 eBooks & Apron Giveaway
Homemaking Binder part 1
Homemaking Binder part 2
Homemaking Binder Printables
Let Go
Be One Who...
Being a Family Means
Homemaking Books
eBooks on Homemaking
Online Resources
7 Ways to Get Motivated for Your Day
The Word of God In Our Home(making)
A Real Woman
Worrying & Trust
Make Your House a Home
Even though this series has ended there will still be talk here about homemaking and I have plans of many other things to share. : ) Also, today is the last day to enter the giveaway so be sure to get your entries in by midnight! :)
I'll probably be taking a little break now, but I'll be back soon! :)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Make your House a Home - Frugal Ideas :: 31 Days of Homemaking
Today I want to share frugal ideas I've found that can help us add just the little extra touch to your home. I love adding things to our home without spending much if any money. :)
Put fabric over a metal cookie sheet for a pretty magnetic board.
Source: sometimescreative.blogspot.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Mod-Podge black and white photos onto your family initial.
Cloth paper towels can save a lot of money
This is a really cute way to keep an extra roll of toilet paper handy. These can be made to match your bathroom decor exactly. :)
Source: tipjunkie.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Bookshelves with one turned sideways with chalkboard paint on one side. Perfect for notes or teaching your children.
Source: shopcraftwarehouse.blogspot.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
I love pictures and the family initial hung in the house.
Use bookshelves to make a bed header.
Source: thefinalboardingcall.blogspot.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Burlap and stencils to make frugal and pretty placemats.
Source: domesticdoozie.blogspot.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Stain and remove a few boards from a pallet for a neat shelf.
Canvas with scrapbook paper and then painted wooden letter to make a neat bedroom or any room decor.
Source: storageandglee.blogspot.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Another idea for a pallet shelf
Source: blogs.babble.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Use stencils to pretty up an old side table.
Source: peoniesforme.tumblr.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Old window with shelf
Source: clickitupanotch.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Make a heart out of picture frames for above a bed.
Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Use spice racks to hold the children's books up off the floor.
All these ideas I pulled from Pinterest. Pinterest is a neat place to go for ideas on just about anything. You can go to my pinterest account to view more ideas I love.
Tomorrow is the last day for my 31 Days of Homemaking series, this has been so much fun! Be sure to enter the giveaway that ends tomorrow along with the series.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Worrying & Trust :: 31 Days of Homemaking
It will never benefit your homemaking to worry what the future will be like. I know I've worried about many things and the Lord has always carried us through. Now is my time to raise my children and manage my home as well as I can, without worry. Today I stop worrying and start trusting in my Lord.
Source: spiritualinspiration.tumblr.com via Tabitha on Pinterest
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
The Word of God In Our Home(making) :: 31 Days of Homemaking
In the Bible we are commanded to teach our children the word of God as parents, but that's hard to do when we ourselves aren't being filled with His word. Here are the 3 ways I fill myself with God's word daily.
Read your Bible Daily
Quiet time can be hard to find when you've got little ones. Especially when your little ones wake up nice and early. :) Try reading a small piece of scripture at every meal for your to think about throughout the day.
Listen to Audio Bible
You can listen to audio bible while you are washing dishes and rocking babies. No book for a baby to grab at and try to take pages from. : ) I listen to audio bible quite often.
Home Decor
You can often find home decor with scripture passages and other encouraging messages at thrift stores, flea markets but my favorite place is Hobby Lobby. Home Decor speaks a lot about what our visions and family values are.
Want to read the other posts in this series?
Thursday, October 25, 2012
7 Ways to Get Motivated For Your Day :: 31 Days of Homemaking
Some days I have trouble getting and staying motivated to do the tasks that need to get done for my family. These 7 things are a help to me when I have things to do.
- Get fully dressed
- Put comfortable shoes on
- Turn on music that helps you get motivated
- Start small and then take on the large tasks
- Drink something warm (in the winter) or nice and cold (in the summer)
- Make it fun ~ sing and have your little ones help.
- Have a To-Do List
What things help you get motivated on your busy days?
Have you missed the other posts in this series? Read them here.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Online Resources :: 31 Days of Homemaking
Homemaker's Challenge
Raising Homemakers
Growing Home
Time-Warp Wife
The key to actually getting help from any of these sites is to only go on them occasionally. The ones that I can I subscribe to and then I can just quickly check the subject to see if it's something I'm interested in. If I'm not interested then I can just delete the email, if I'm interested then I can click over and quickly read the article and then carry on in my day. I don't like being subscribed to FlyLady's newsletters as they send so many everyday (like 12 or so) and that's just too many for me. I'd rather go on the site and read about the one thing I want/need help or ideas in.
Online sites will only be of help if we don't allow it to consume us.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
eBooks on Homemaking :: 31 Days of Homemaking
Yesterday I shared my favorite books on homemaking. Those are my favorite printed buts and today I'm sharing my favorite eBooks. Lately eBooks have been great and easier for me, I can put them on my phone and then just read them when I have a few minutes in the day. If I have to stop reading quickly my page isn't lost and I don't have to keep a bookmark. :) The kindle or iBook app keep your stop for the next time you are ready to read.
31 Days to Clean
This book by Sarah Mae is a great motivational for getting started on cleaning you home. I've gone through this book many times when I felt behind. Everyday there is a challenge to complete. I would recommend this book to everyone!
This book by Sarah Mae is a great motivational for getting started on cleaning you home. I've gone through this book many times when I felt behind. Everyday there is a challenge to complete. I would recommend this book to everyone!
Organized Simplicity
I love this book. Living a simple life is exactly what I want.
I love this book. Living a simple life is exactly what I want.
How to Organize Small Spaces
I'm not very skilled when it comes to organizing and this book and the next have proven to be a great help for me!
I'm not very skilled when it comes to organizing and this book and the next have proven to be a great help for me!
Organize For A Fresh Start
The Good Wife's Guide
This book is great! The advise and tips have been extremely helpful to me! Enter the giveaway for this ebook (5 winners) here!
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What's your favorite homemaking eBook?
This book is great! The advise and tips have been extremely helpful to me! Enter the giveaway for this ebook (5 winners) here!
Click here to view more details
What's your favorite homemaking eBook?
Monday, October 22, 2012
Homemaking Books :: 31 Days of Homemaking
As part of this 31 Days of Homemaking series I'm doing I want to share some of my favorite books for homemaking. I haven't read that many homemaking books so this list is rather small but I have hopes to build my stack of homemaking books! :) Be sure to leave a comment of your favorite homemaking books.
Large Family Logistics
This book is filled with many practical tips and tricks for running a large family smoothly! :)
The "What's For Dinner?" Solution
I've enjoyed the books I've read by Kathi Lipp and this one is no exception. Dinner is an important meal of the day and this book was a great help to me!
Nourishing Traditions
This is an amazing book. It filled with so many healthy and delicious dishes. Feeding my family healthy meals is important to me.
The Naturally Clean Home
This book is my favorite for cleaning solution recipes etc.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
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DNA Discoveries: How Did We Get From Then to Now? (Day 2 of 4)
Lesson 2 of 22
Objective: SWBAT trace the evolution of scientific thought and research into the structure of DNA.
Big Idea: Use an engaging jigsaw activity and drama strategy to give students the chance to trace the history of DNA!
This four day lesson series gives students the opportunity to follow the flow of scientific discoveries that led to an understanding of the structure and function of DNA. I have used a jigsaw method to introduce this material for many years and this year I added an additional day using an effective and engaging drama technique to give students the chance to hear each other's versions of the science discovery stories, check for understanding, and be active listeners and participants in their own metacognitive processes.
During Day 1, students take on the role of an expert for one of four DNA discoveries and research their topic. Standard(s): W.9-10.2d, SL.9-10.1, RST.9-10.2, RST.9-10.4, HS-LS3-1, XC-SF-HS-2
On Day 2, students meet in their expert groups to compare notes and prepare to present their findings to their lab group. Standard(s): W.9-10.2d, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, RST.9-10.2, RST.9-10.4, HS-LS3-1, XC-SF-HS-2
On Day 3, students jigsaw back with their lab groups and take turns sharing out their DNA discovery. Standard(s): W.9-10.2d, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, RST.9-10.4, HS-LS3-1, XC-SF-HS-2
And finally, on Day 4, students participate in a drama technique activity to share out individual interpretations of the DNA discoveries while in the roles of the actual scientists and reporters tasked with interviewing them. Standard(s): W.9-10.2d, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1b, SL.9-10.4, HS-LS3-1, XC-SF-HS-2
This last day is what makes this lesson series really shine! Students enjoy the role playing activity and are able to clearly assess and communicate the learning benefits they saw in both of their researcher and reporter roles. I can't wait to hear about your experience using this teaching strategy with your students!
1. Ask students to take out their Jigsaw activity directions and DNA discovery chart document from yesterday's activity.
2. Tell students that today is their time to work with their expert groups in order to unpack their DNA discovery research topic.
3. Point out the designated areas of the room that are labeled with the letters A, B, C, and D to correspond with our four discoveries listed on the jigsaw activity with those letters.
4. Tell students to bring their notes and textbooks to their group station.
Resources (2)
Resources (2)
1. Allow student expert groups to organize in their designated areas in the classroom and begin work together. Remind them of the expectations for the day:
- Each expert group will determine the vocabulary terms they feel are most important to highlight for their lab groups when they present their information tomorrow.
- Each member of the expert group will have the opportunity to ask a question for the group.
- Each member of the group will practice/rehearse what they will say to their lab groups about their DNA discovery tomorrow.
- Each member will get feedback and support/suggestions from their expert group.
2. As expert groups share out their information with each other for confirmation and to take clarifying questions, observe closely for five minutes. Remind students to access their resources such as their textbook, notes, our DNA discoveries slide presentation, or any web based sources using their personal devices.
3. Begin to circulate around the room to observe group interactions and progress and check in as necessary. Suggest resources first, offering answers only when you feel students are beginning to feel demoralized or stressed. In general, the nature of this activity and the number of resources they have available will make this a rare need. Typically, student groups simply want confirmation that they are on the right track, and they almost always are!. Bringing in terminology is the area where all groups tend to need a reminder to look up and use within their presentations.
- Note: In some cases, I introduce the DNA discovery chart rubric to student groups that are either really prepared and want to mirror exactly what I would say if I were presenting. I also use it for groups that may be really struggling to determine what information is most important to highlight for student learning. I use it only as a last resort, however. Most groups will be able to navigate today's session and come up with a great set of norms for their presentations tomorrow.
4. As you make a second round across the four groups, that is the time to directly reteach/lead a lecture discussion with the expert group.
- Note: In general, I try to be really aware of this flow and not to intervene until I feel the student group is really at a crossroads and that they have exhausted all of their resources for support. It is essential to allow them time to discuss their content in a meaningful way and my goal is not to circumvent that process by being conscious of how much of each answer I am giving to them directly and when I am choosing to do that. I like to ask student groups to explain to me their topic and ask them questions based on their informal presentation, suggesting areas to look at again/explore further.
5. After five minutes, go to each group to answer any lingering questions.
- Note: The group that will need the most support here is the Avery team as they unpack the way in which Avery took Griffith's experiment, added enzymes to break down specific organic compounds, and how that affected the animal subjects. The Hershey and Chase team may or may not need support with the idea of radioactively labeled molecules. I substitute that concept with colors and draw it for them and that seems to make things much clearer.
6. Students will not turn in their note sheets today. Remind them that at the end of the lesson series, they will each be turning in a completed document with their own summary of each DNA discovery including typed, detailed descriptions in their own words and colored, labeled diagrams. Check out this final product student work sample to see the quality level of the work almost all students will turn in at the end of the series. You will see that students will be focused and concentrating on completing their written work both within their expert group discussions and during jigsaw expert group solo work moments.
Resources (4)
1. Once you have determined that all of the expert groups are confident about their material through direct questioning or practice presentations with you as the audience, tell students that tomorrow they will be presenting their findings to their lab group.
2. Remind them to bring their materials to class tomorrow and that they will have a brief final practice with their expert groups at the beginning of class before moving to their solo presentations for and discussions with their lab groups.
Now on to Day 3!


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Well that was quick. This show made 'Smith' look like a winner. 3 LBS is now added to the trash heap of quick cancellations. CBS will air repeats of one of its other successful shows in the timeslot going forward.
Link: 3 lbs Flatlines on CBS
Thursday, November 30, 2006
3 LBS Cancelled
Well that was quick. This show made 'Smith' look like a winner. 3 LBS is now added to the trash heap of quick cancellations. CBS will air repeats of one of its other successful shows in the timeslot going forward.
NBC announced their 'revised' schedule yesterday, and let me tell you -- it sucks.
Take a look:
8-9 p.m. -- "Deal or No Deal"
9-10 p.m. -- "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. -- "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"
8-9 p.m.-- "Dateline NBC" (beginning December 26)
9-10 p.m. -- "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
8-9 p.m. -- "Friday Night Lights" (January 10)
9-10 p.m. -- "Deal or No Deal" (January 3)
10-11 p.m. -- "Medium"
8-9 p.m. -- "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. -- "The Office"
9-9:30 p.m. -- "Scrubs"
9:30-10 p.m. -- "30 Rock"
10-11 p.m. -- "ER"
8-9 p.m. -- "1 VS 100"
9-10 p.m. -- "Las Vegas"
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order"
8-9 p.m. - Dateline NBC (repeats)
9-11 p.m. -- Drama repeats
7-8 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC" (February 11)
8-9 p.m. -- "Grease: You're the One That I Want" (January 7; first two weeks will run from 8-9:30 p.m.)
9-10 p.m. -- "The Apprentice" (January 7; first two weeks will run from 9:30-11 p.m.)
10-11 p.m. -- "Crossing Jordan" (January 21)
Okay, I agree with the Tuesday and Thursday night lineups, but Studio 60 isn't moving?? And why oh why would you move 'Friday Night Lights' to WEDNESDAY against the behemoth, American Idol? This a dumb, dumb, dumb idea that will kill the show. Kill it dead. Word is that NBC will put 'The Black Donnellys' on in Studio 60's slot at some point. Again, huh?? That show cannot possibly be a good fit with Heroes. And I'm sorry, 'Deal or No Deal' is an 8 PM show, not a 9 PM show. Putting FNL on at 8 (which at least saves it from 'Lost') and Deal or No Deal at 9 is just idiotic. So, how would I schedule NBC?
8-9 p.m. -- "Deal or No Deal"
9-10 p.m. -- "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. -- "Medium" (Shawna's change)
8-9 p.m.-- "Dateline NBC" (beginning December 26)
9-10 p.m. -- "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
8-9 p.m. -- "Deal or No Deal" (Shawna's choice)
9-10 p.m. -- "The Apprentice" (Shawna's choice)
10-11 p.m. -- "Studio 60" (Shawna's choice)
8-9 p.m. -- "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. -- "The Office"
9-9:30 p.m. -- "Scrubs"
9:30-10 p.m. -- "30 Rock"
10-11 p.m. -- "ER"
8-9 p.m. -- "1 VS 100"
9-10 p.m. -- "Las Vegas"
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order"
8-9 p.m. - Dateline NBC (repeats)
9-11 p.m. -- Drama repeats
7-8 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC" (February 11)
8-9 p.m. -- "Grease: You're the One That I Want" (January 7; first two weeks will run from 8-9:30 p.m.)
9-10 p.m. -- "Friday Night Lights" (Shawna's choice)
10-11 p.m. -- "Crossing Jordan" (January 21)
Black Donnellys can still replace Studio 60 and Raines could still sub in for Las Vegas. I don't think my schedule is perfect, but at least putting Deal or No Deal at The Apprentice on Wednesday will keep them afloat -- The Apprentice audience doesn't completely cross over with the AI audience (skews older).
Memo to Jeff Zucker: Thump Kevin Reilly on the head for me.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Need your input
I'm adding a section to the left column called 'Podcasts'. Some of these will be links to useful writing podcasts, but I also hope to link to my own.
What I need to know is, what would make for an interesting podcast? What topics could I cover that would be of interest to you? What would entice you to download my podcast?
Please let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Back to work
Hope everyone had a great holiday! (And you Canadians -- hope you had a good week).
Now that I'm back in the City of Angels, it's time to get crackin'. I've got a lot of writing to do -- rewrites mostly right now -- and little time to waste.
Oh, and for those who are interested, I've learned from multiple sources that the calls/emails for the Fellowship went out last Wednesday. I did not receive one. So, I guess I try again next year!
Yes, I'm disappointed, but I allowed myself a day or two to mope, and now it is time to focus on the writing. Clearly I have some work to do to make the grade next time.
The Nine goes on hiatus
ABC has pulled 'The Nine' from the schedule effective immediately. Zap2it reported the news on Saturday...ABC claims the show will come back, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Clean up
CW gives more episode orders to 'Veronica Mars' and 'One Tree Hill' bringing their orders up to 20 and 21 episodes respectively.
'Gilmore Girls' numbers have been pretty good so far. Big question facing CW: Will they really be able to justify renewing this and 7th Heaven for one more year, even if the numbers are decent?
Reba's back on, but the numbers aren't that great. Big surprise.
Reminder: NBC cut 'Las Vegas' episode order to 17 in August.
ABC gave 'What About Brian?' a full season order. Despite the advertising 'Show Me the Money' is not Shat-tastic, but is, instead, really Shat-ty.
I really like 'Men in Trees'. You people better watch on Thursday night so I can spec this show with a clear conscience. Dangit.
No word yet from the ABC Fellowship. When I know, you'll know.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Vanished cancelled, Justice sent to Friday death watch
And so it goes. Fox giveth life (to 'Til Death and Standoff) and Fox taketh life (cancelling Vanished and putting Justice on death watch Friday).
Link: the futon critic
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Til Death gets picked up, Standoff gets 6 more
Til Death gets a full season pick up, but Standoff only gets 6. Fox claims they don't need the last 3 to make a full season pick up. So, the show is sorta kinda picked up for a season. Good enough for my Watch List, anyway...
Link: Variety.com - Fox orders more 'Standoff,' ''Til Death'
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
3 LBS a snooze...and a bomb
I don't know about any of you guys, but I caught the pilot of this and it is a snore. I read a review somewhere which called it 'House-lite'. I couldn't agree more.
The numbers also show it probably isn't long for this world...
Monday, November 13, 2006
Contemplating 'Lost'
Alert: If you have not seen last week's episode of 'Lost' please skip this post. Thank you.
So, most of the time when I watch my myriad of TV shows, I shut off my inner story critic and just enjoy the episode. Obviously if the story trips any of my "alarms", story critic comes out of hiding and doesn't go away until the story is over.
So it is with 'Lost'. Most of the time, I get so caught up in the enjoyment of watching it, that my story critic seems to take long naps while it is on. Thus, any alarms that go blaring (and there are some, believe me) do not awaken said critic and I continue to be happy as a clam. Until later. Then story critic gets cranky.
I was at the gym (wonders never cease) tonight and just letting my mind wander as I listened to the music blaring into my ears and ignoring the pain signals to my brain. I thought about running. I thought about last week's 'Lost', when Jack told Kate to run. (see the connection?) I then thought about her saying she couldn't. Why couldn't she run? Well, how would she get across to the real island for one thing...but also she didn't run because she loves Sawyer. And yet she loved Nathan Fillion (*sigh* so do I)...but she ran. Why did she run? She couldn't help herself...even the U.S. Marshal chasing her told her she couldn't stay put.
Ah. Enlightenment. Character arc. Kate can't stop running. Until that moment when Jack tells her to run, to abandon him and Sawyer. AND SHE CAN'T RUN. She won't run. Just realizing what they did within the story made me giddy. I probably would have picked up on it sooner had my story critic not been taking a powder.
And I know that two years ago, I wouldn't have even seen that. Especially not two days after I watched it. I'm getting the hang of this storytelling thing.
Friday Night Lights picked up for full season
Just as I was mourning the loss of 'Justice', comes this news! Note to NBC: When football is over, please move FNL to Sunday at 9 PM opposite Desperate Housewives and Cold Case. Excellent counterprogramming, IMO.
Link: the futon critic
'Brian' picked up; 'Justice' pulled from schedule
The 'Justice' news came in late Friday, but I was too depressed about it to post it. Fox claims it will come back, but I believe that like I believe Standoff is going to make it through the season.
Link: 'Brian' picked up; 'Justice' mistrial
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Get a mentor
This guy got Margaret Atwood as his, and now he's been awarded the Giller Prize for his book of short stories. Inspiring story, especially the part where he syas he won't give up being a physician to be a writer, but will continue to do both.
Sometimes you CAN have your cake and eat it too.
Link: Doctor wins prize for short stories - Yahoo! News
NaNoWriMo - you should be in the 20k range
I'm so doing this next year. In the meantime, read this article about people who are just throwing caution to the wind and writing a book in a month. While I don't think this is necessarily a way to tackle a screenplay, there is some really great advice (like, make time for you writing every day).
EDIT: I just want to address Brett's comment. Whether you agree with the idea of this or not as aspiring screenwriters, there are some good tips which apply to all kinds of writing. That is what I wanted to highlight from the article.
Link: Writer's Clock - washingtonpost.com
Friday, November 10, 2006
Studio 60 gets full season
Okay Sorkin lovers, NBC has decided to stick with the show. You've got a full season.
Now can it do well enough to get a second? (BTW, NBC may change the schedule around. Prepare to see Studio 60 pop up on another night).
Link: NBC's 'Studio 60' gets full season
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Smith episodes available online
I know many (very many) of you were upset that 'Smith' got cancelled. Well, CBS has decided to at least show what they have online at their innertube site.
This news, taken with the other efforts they've made giving access to unaired shows, means that CBS is quickly learning how to take advantage of all the content they have.
CBS to Stream Remaining Smith Episodes on innertube
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
ABC finally heeds my advice
Men in Trees is moving to Thursday after Grey's Anatomy beginning 11/30 and is given a full season order. Six Degrees IS NOT cancelled, and apparently will return to the schedule in January.
This comes on the heels of news from CBS that Jericho is being split into 'two' seasons, with new episodes coming in February (and 'King of Queens' filling its time slot during the hiatus). Lost is already doing this and ends it's 'fall' half-season tonight, returning in
January (edit: as noted in comments, 'Lost' will return on Feb. 7).
Networks know these types of shows don't repeat well, and audiences are more likely to stick with it if the shows aren't getting interrupted with repeats during their runs.
the futon critic
Monday, November 06, 2006
CBS learning how to crawl
It took a surprise hit movie to do it, but CBS is streaming a rejected pilot, The Papdits, written by Ant Hines (of Da Ali G Show and 'Borat') on their innertube site.
Let's hope they do more of this...who knows, they may find some diamonds in the pilots they initially rejected if there is an audience for the online shows...
(Special P.S. to WB -- could you please do the same for Global Frequency??)
Variety tackles the question of breaking in
Great article in Variety today about how difficult it is to break into the biz. Read it.
The Singles Table - NBC cuts order
Let's play a little game, shall we? Read this quote from the linked article:
Observers noted that an episode order cutback would be pricey for NBC given the international sales already in place for the show and the episode fee guarantees associated with high-level talent like Silverstone.What are we to deduce?
If it is more expensive for a network to cut episodes than to order them, the show must suck. A LOT. I dunno, you read that any other way??
Link:NBC scales back 'Singles' order
Sunday, November 05, 2006
The current state of things
I don't know how interested any of you are in my 'journey' -- I know this blog has mostly become news on the tv season, but for anyone still curious, here's how things stand...
Got my second sample in to ABC on Friday. When they called on Wednesday he asked me what I had and I mentioned my other two show specs and the pilot. So of course, what did he want to see? The pilot, which I have been rewriting, but was not ready to drop in the mail on Friday. So, I spent about 36 hours working the pilot into something readable. Somehow I managed it -- I think I missed a couple of meals and I know I missed some sleep, but I did it. Now I hope it is remotely interesting to them. I'm also hoping that by giving them a pilot rather than another show spec I get some extra consideration for 'degree of difficulty'.
So what now? Finish rewriting my Medium spec. Start contemplating my next show spec which I won't write until next year. Come up with new tv show ideas to pitch, in the event I make it to the interview round.
Good luck to everyone else who made it this far. Now we wait. Again.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Dexter renewed
Dexter pulled good numbers for Showtime, so it gets a second season. This is now a viable spec.
Watch List updated.
Link: 'Dexter' back to kill again on Showtime
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Panic! In the Living Room
So last night, I'm sitting around contemplating my brand new 1000 piece Lost puzzle when I hear my cellphone ringing in another room. I curse myself for being in a different room from my phone and race out of my seat to try to catch it before voice mail. I lose the race. Looking down at the display, I see UNKNOWN NUMBER. At this particular time of night, I deduce it was my sister calling from her office, which my phone never recognizes. I wait the traditional 30 seconds for the house phone to start ringing.
Sure enough, the house phone rings, and I immediately pick it up and without saying hello, I say "I'm sorry, I tried to get my phone in the other room, but I just missed it."
The voice on the other end of the line is NOT my sister.
Then I'm feeling all flustered. Woops, sorry, thought you were someone else...you aren't a solicitor are you?
No, he was not.
Are you sitting down? I wasn't.
He called to tell me I was a SEMIFINALIST for the ABC Fellowship. Yes, really.
Wow, that's awesome! What do I need to do? They need another sample. Postmarked Friday.
Oh #&$@.
So, I've been kinda busy today, polishing my draft until it shines like silver. We'll save the congrats until I find out if I make it to the finalist round.


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The Hunters Tryst
Scottish and British Restaurant
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97 Oxgangs Road
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from Sarah (12%) on December 30th, 2008 (9 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
I booked my work lunch at the Hunters Tryst this year. I have a few complaints to say the least. 1) one of my lunch guests drove for 45 minutes to meet us just to find out that she was not allowed in with her child. This was at 12 in the afternoon and there was 6-10 other people in the pub. I think this is disgusting! 2) We had prebooked our meal but it still took 40 minutes to serve our starters and they missed one person's starter and dessert.
If you would like good, friendly service I suggest you go elsewhere! I will not be going back and I will be telling everyone I know to do the same.
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from 10 Bob (12%) on January 14th, 2009 (9 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Pleasent surroundings and staff friendly. Easy parking. Food is better standard than the Brewers Fayre chain and you won't have screaming kids running around. Food is usual pub offerings but the portions are huge. BBQ ribs are superb.
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from Jim (12%) on February 10th, 2009 (9 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
About 12 or us descended on the Hunters Tryst yesterday about 4pm,plenty tables to choose from,nice and warm, wine was sensibly priced, food excellent value for money (2 for 1 menu) ample servings, good service. Only slight critisism, more training for the female bar staff but overall an excellent experience. We will return.
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from Peter (12%) on September 20th, 2011 (6 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Spent 25 minutes sitting at table waiting for someone to take my order. Unfortunately no one did and I left. My advice is "don't go there if you are hungry".
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from Ed (12%) on September 18th, 2012 (5 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
This was a disapointment. The two fish suppers were cold as were the plates. The ham shank was tasteless and again the plate was cold and the ham tepid.
There seemed to be only one waitress and she wasn't in the mood to hurry.
The prices are cheap but the food not good value.
Not a good experience.
Don't try to fill in their survey online - they try to get you to purchase goods.
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from jane (12%) on September 23rd, 2012 (5 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Really disappointed to find that the fish that was being used on the special menu (buy 1 get 2nd for £1) is river cobbler. Was suspicious of the taste. At least they were honest. However the batter was lovely.
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from kriptikchicken (8%) on July 22nd, 2012 (6 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Again like my last review; this is a pub that I have frequented quite regularly over the past 7 years as it is a mere 5-10 mins up the road from my house. It has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride with the choice of staff after a previous manager left, however I am glad to report that the staff (at the time of writing this) are great.
The staff a polite, friendly, attentive and well presented. Best of all, they don't make you wait while they finish their little 'chat' with their friends, something I find REALLY ignorant of some other pubs I have been to.
As an Ember Inns pub, it has a variety of cask ales along with a good cross section of wines and your popular lagers, soft drink and coffee. The décor is very relaxing (almost sometimes like you are in your own home having a drink) and clean. There are even 'sofa' areas which are accompanied by real log fires (I have seen them cleaning them out!) which, if you can get in the winter when it's snowing, it will have you there all day! There is also a small beer garden outside with a sheltered seating area in case of rain.
The restriction on children has now been removed and the pub is actively encouraging families to visit. They also have a specific area set aside for families so that other patrons that are not quite as fond of kids can still have an adult environment to relax. If you are eating late though, maybe double check with the staff, because I remember reading somewhere that there is a 'Scottish Law' that prohibits under 18s being in a licensed premises after 20:30, this may or may not apply anymore though.
The food is good (both standard pub grub, and also some restaurant dishes as well), with some new specials on the menu that I particularly like (grilled chicken & Pasta in a creamy sauce - nom, nom!). The sizes of the portions are just about right and the atmosphere is very relaxed. (a bit of a controversial statement, but there is a pub quite close down the road, that seems to 'absorb' the less savoury types in the neighbourhood) Even at the busy times the bar is not overly mobbed and I have yet to visit and not manage to get a table.
If I had one gripe, it would be that they can sometimes be understaffed, mix this with someone requesting multiple ground coffees and you could be waiting a while to get served. The staff visibly try to cope, but there is a limit to how much they can be stretched.
I hope this comes across a favourable review and the powers that be read it, because the current staff and management should be commended on turning around an establishment that unfortunately going downhill at a rapid rate.
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from penuel (6%) on September 5th, 2011 (6 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Where are all the up to date opinions? Went there yesterday Sunday 4 September 2011. The place was about 1/3rd occupied if that. Ordered a meal and drinks for three of us. Took about 15 minutes for the one starter for my daughter. Still worse was to follow we had to wait 45 minutes for the mains to arrive and that only happened after I asked when we were getting served!
The food arrived but no flat mushrooms and obviously there was a shortage of frozen chips. (12 on my plate, 13 on my son's and 15 on my daughter's and they were not big, fat or freshly cooked either). Asked about the mushrooms and was told I had been informed on ordering, that they had no mushrooms. I replied that was not the case and asked for reduction. But no reduction - attitude of woman was not conducive to good customer relations either.
The reason for waiting so long was "they were busy" but the place only had 6 tables occupied when I walked around!
Needless to say I was not impressed and it spoiled the day for me as I don't often manage to get my 2 adult children together for a meal. Maybe that is why they only invite complaints about your drink on all the signs around the place.
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from davegreen (6%) on September 25th, 2011 (6 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Had a great meal with friends at the Hunters Tryst. Large orders, staff great to chat to and always return. I love that they don't allow children under 14 in - it's a great policy! Grill night is a great offer... happy to wait if there's a delay.
Nb. to a previous comment (Peter) - you order at the bar!
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from Catherine Buchan (6%) on April 8th, 2015 (3 years ago)
The Hunters Tryst, 97 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9NG, Edinburgh
Party celebration... very dry chicken and not all items as good as expected but main complaint in the service. Apart from the small dark lady, it left a lot to be desired, particularly the bartender who was unhelpful rude even and in need of much training. The setting and history of the venue is great but your reputation is lacking.
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