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Smithsonian American Latino Museum
A few weeks ago, a bipartisan congressional legislation (the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act) was introduced to designate a location for the first Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC. The legislation requires no funding but authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to create a plan of action which includes construction, fundraising and related needs to carry out this project. It mandates a board of regents to design this plan within 18 months.
The historic Arts and Industries Building (AIB) on the National Mall was selected as the site of the American Latino Museum; which will also require the construction of an underground annex adjacent to the main museum building.
Latinos in the U.S. have been waiting and fighting for such a museum for a long time. There is no denying that for hundreds of years, Latinos have made invaluable contributions to the arts, culture, political and socioeconomic fabric of this nation. For this reason, we can only speculate about the immensity-and also the emotional intensity, of the collections that will be on display at the National Latino Museum of Washington, D.C.
Celia Cruz's and Carlos Santana's music, Cesar Chavez's and Dolores Huerta's accomplishments, Raul Julia's and Edward J. Olmos' movies, Rita Moreno's achievements, Desi Arnaz, Jr.'s performances, Roberto Clemente's and Jose Canseco's baseball feats, Oscar de la Hoya's boxing prowess, Jaime Escalante's ground-breaking teachings, and lesser known Latinos such as heroic civil war soldier Loreta Janeta Velasquez, Severo Ochoa's revolutionary inventor of RNA in test tubes, Dr. Rene Favaloro's life-saving bypass surgery and Clotilde Arias, the Star Spangled Banner's revered translator. Those are just a few we can briefly think of about this early in the planning process.
During a time when our nation appears divided and wearied by many explosive issues, a National American Latino Museum of this magnitude will provide visitors many opportunities for understanding and appreciation of our differences and likeness, of the innate human spirit impelling all of us to better ourselves, of our shared immigrant past; and especially of our common hopes for a nation that our founding fathers immortalized in the phrases "We the People" and "Out of Many, One."
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Located in the heart of world-famous and picturesque Waikiki, in the Royal Aloha Towers at 430 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI 96815. This one bedroom condo is fully equipped -- including full kitchen , washer and dryer in the unit, a king bed as well as a full size sleeper sofa in the living room and sleeps up to 4 people, Wi-Fi, local phone call, TWC cable -- 2 TV sets. Each tower has its own swimming pool, jacuzzi, and recreational deck including BBQ area .
Joseph met me on arrival and went out of his way to do so. I arrived late in the evening and he even gave me his parking space for the first night so as to make things easy for me, this was so unexpected and most appreciated at that time of night.
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I was there for work, and worked long days so did not get to enjoy the pool or hot tub, unfortunately, but they did look very inviting.
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We have had Rufus in my family since I was a freshman in high school (forever ago). He is a sweet, well tamed, huggable, lovable, cuddly dog! If you sit on the couch, he will jump into your lap and demand scratches. You cannot walk out of my apartment not loving this dog :)
Zoe is the newest addition to our little family. We found her and gave her a loving home at 2 months. She is rambunctious and a bit of a psycho, but we love her to death! She is sweet and loves to give kisses, as well as eat almost anything you have in your possession.
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JUCO point guard commits to South Carolina
Hassani Gravett, a point guard from Villa Rica., Ga., committed to South Carolina Monday after visiting campus over the weekend, according to Phil Kornblut of The State.
Gravett spent last season at Pensacola State junior college, but was limited to 12 games because of a pair of high ankle sprains. During his senior campaign at Alexander (Ga.) High School, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder was named the Georgia 4A Player of the Year, averaging 20.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, per the Shelby Star.
"Through the process of recruiting I had a tough time deciding which school I wanted to go to, but after visiting and talking to the coach more and more I felt the most comfortable at South Carolina, so I think I made the best decision possible," said Gravett, who has three years of eligibility left.
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British investors were today running the slide rule over the United States stock market.
The US had been poised to plunge over the so-called "fiscal cliff" but a deal was reached last night that has, for now, shored up confidence and averted widespread tax rises and dramatic spending cuts.
Those fiscal measures technically kicked in yesterday but will now be reversed after President Barack Obama reached a deal with Congress. The new legislation raises tax rates on incomes and capital gains of more than $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples. However, the automatic spending cuts have merely been delayed by two months, setting up a fresh showdown between Democrats and Republicans.
Today global stock markets rose sharply. The FTSE 100 rose above 6000 for the first time in almost 18 months, a rise of 1.6pc, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index leapt by nearly 3pc to 23311 overnight.
Should you invest in the US?
The issue for UK investors considering whether to invest in the American stock market is whether it is cheap compared with the profits generated by the companies on it – and whether the economy will grow rapidly in future and enable those profits to increase at a decent pace.
The "fiscal cliff" issue is not entirely solved and there are implications even from the deal struck last night.
The top tax rate on large estates will rise to 40pc, from 35pc, and taxes on capital gains and dividends over $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples will be taxed at 20pc, up from 15pc. Economists say the immediate impact will be minimal and that the changes would deliver some $600bn in revenue over 10 years, helping to tackle America's profligate overspending – but the effect, again, will be tiny: the US is sitting on a debt mountain of $16 trillion and is spending around $1 trillion more than it takes in tax each year.
Other tax rises could have a more immediate impact on the economy. There was a tax rise that Democrats and Republicans didn't bother to fight over: the end of a 2 percentage point temporary cut in the Social Security payroll tax, originally enacted two years ago to stimulate the economy, which expired at the end of 2012.
The so-called payroll tax is scheduled to bounce back up to 6.2pc this year from 4.2pc in 2011 and 2012, amounting to a $1,000 tax increase for someone earning $50,000 a year. Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors, called it "a huge hit" that would affect consumer spending.
Economists fear weaker consumer spending will hit the economy
For some, there is disappointment that a deal was reached to avoid the "fiscal cliff". Some in the US, particularly on the right, were hoping that such a scenario was the only way to finally tackle America's debt problem in any significant way.
British investors thinking of investing in the US should consider the risks. Some commentators have warned that Washington could be locked in a similar cycle to Brussels, with politicians in perpetual deadlock over the budget. The European Union has struggled to reach stable agreements on bailouts for Greece, Portugal and Spain.
But investors should also consider the wider factors that can affect stock market returns over the long term.
Demographics is one such issue. Many Western economies are paying the price for having an ageing population. Some of this effect has been offset in the US by high immigration. This has created a bubble of younger people in the population but has also benefited the economy by importing cheap labour. But a four-decade tidal wave of immigration from Mexico went into reverse last year with more Mexicans leaving than arriving.
How the FTSE 100 (blue) has performed against the US stock market, with the iShares S&P 500 tracker in yellow
The optimists, however, argue that America's ingenuity and excellence in technical innovation will drive the economy to new highs, outweighing these other issues.
So is the US stock market cheap? Measuring the value of a market against the profits of companies, known as the price-to-earnings ratio, is one measure. Smoothing those returns over the cycles of the economy – the regular rises and falls – is, according to some studies, an even better way to measure how well stock markets may perform in the future.
The cyclically adjusted price to earnings ratio, known as Cape, smoothes p/e ratios over a decade. The US was one of the most expensive stock markets, as measured in a recent Cape analysis by Cambria Investment Management. It put the US on a Cape ratio of 20.9, compared with 12.47 for the UK and 7.23 for Italy.
Financial advisers warn investors to keep a balanced portfolio but those who want to take the plunge should spread their money around different types of asset and different countries. Some global and 'balanced' funds will do this for you. But if you want to do it yourself and select your own country-focused funds, experts have recommendations on funds that have managers who previously performed well, although there's no guarantee they can repeat that feat.
Rob Crawshaw, senior fund analyst at Brewin Dolphin, last month on Telegraph Money recommended Brown Advisory US Equity Growth and JPM US Equity Income, which over the past three years have returned 48.1pc and 42.3pc respectively, compared with 39.1pc from the S&P 500.
Darius McDermott of Chelsea Financial Services tipped Axa Framlington American Growth, Jupiter North American Income, Legg Mason US Equity Income and Threadneedle American Select. He said: "The US story looks very compelling as we are seeing some material structural changes coming through. While valuations aren't expensive, the US market is not the cheapest developed market by any means.
"That said, any investors who do take this opportunity to invest in the world's largest economy could be rewarded over the long term, even more so if the dollar appreciates."
Investors could also consider index-tracking funds, which carry far lower charges than "actively managed" funds. L&G's US Index Trust comes at a cost of 0.82pc a year and you can invest just £50 a month. Vanguard's US Index Fund costs just 0.2pc a year.
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Board of Trustees
Cascades Academy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. The board is made up of parents, educators, and professionals whose time and talents greatly contribute to our school.
The board's major responsibilities include:
- Determine the school's mission and policies
- Hire, support and evaluate the Head of School
- Set strategic direction of the school
- Ensure fiduciary health of the school
We invite you to learn more about our board members below:
- Julie Amberg - Head of School
- Chris Arathoon - Trustee
- Pam Carty - Secretary
- Mike Congedo, Trustee
- Jennifer Delahunty - Trustee
- Jenny Green - Honorary Trustee
- Blair Jenkins - Chair
- Chuck Johnson, Trustee
- Tory Junkin - Trustee
- Holly Wylam Klein - Vice-Chair
- Craig Ladkin - Honorary Trustee
- Scott Mendenhall - Trustee
- Dave Naftalin - Trustee
- Danielle Nye - Vice-Chair
- Suzy Peterson - Treasurer
- Kathleen Phillips - Trustee
- Shelley Schwencke - Trustee
- Jill Wimberly, M.D. Ph.D. - Trustee
Julie Amberg - Head of School
Julie graduated from the College of William & Mary with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Her early business career had many paths including sports marketing and event coordinating. Julie later switched gears and pursued her interest in education working as a private high school teacher for two students in Switzerland.Her international experience soon introduced her to Backroads, an active travel company specializing in hiking and cycling vacations worldwide. In her early years at Backroads, Julie lead trips throughout Europe and South America including in her favorite of all destinations, Patagonia. Later, Julie remained in France and was the operations manager for nearly 30 itineraries and 50 staff members in nine different European countries.
She and her husband moved to Bend in 2005 so that they could begin a life together living on the same continent. Julie once again pursued her interest in education and discovered Cascades Academy. Here she found a place that embodied all of her personal values - exceptional academics and wonderful life experiences. Like many Central Oregonians, Julie loves to do anything outdoors including backcountry skiing, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, and cycling with her husband and two children.
Chris Arathoon - Trustee
Chris was born in Guatemala and moved to Bend when he was 10. He attended Sunriver Preparatory School from 4th grade through graduation. Through his education at SPS, he understands and appreciates the value of experiential education coupled with a true community of learners.
Pam Carty - Secretary
Mike Congedo, Trustee
Born and raised in New Jersey, Mike arrived in Bend with his family in the summer of 2014 to enjoy all that Central Oregon has to offer. His son, Matt, began his high school career at Cascades Academy and his wife, Toni, also contributes much of her time to the school.
With over 25 years of experience as a financial professional, Mike has worked in the fields of consulting, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing and has extensive experience in healthcare and not-for-profit finance and operations. Mike is currently a Consulting Director with BDO, a professional services firm with over 60 offices across the United States, also operating in over 150 countries internationally. Mike received a BS in Business Administration from Villanova University in 1991 and a MBA in Finance from New York University in 1996.
After having experienced the benefits of Cascades Academy's mission and core values firsthand as a parent, Mike is excited to serve on the Board of Trustees to preserve the Cascades Academy experience for future students and families.
As an avid skier, Mike enjoys spending time with his family on the slopes and trails of Mt. Bachelor. Mike also enjoys golf, mountain and road biking, hiking and other outdoor activities in and around Bend.
Jennifer Delahunty - Trustee
Jennifer Delahunty joined the Cascades Academy board in 2015 and serves on the Trustees and Facilities Committees. A native of Minnesota, Jennifer attended Carleton College and the University of Arizona, where she earned both a Bachelor's degree in history and a Master of Fine Arts in writing. She has worked in higher education since 1982 in a number of capacities, including admissions but also teaching writing at the University of Arizona, Central Oregon Community College, and Kenyon College. She lived in Tumalo from 1997-2003 and left when she took the position as the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Kenyon. She became the Associate Dean of West Coast Admissions for the College in December 2014 and returned to Central Oregon. Jennifer lives in Sisters with her partner Tracy and their dog Rocky.
Jennifer has played a leading role in the movement to restore humane values to the admissions process. A founding member of the Education Conservancy, she is quoted frequently in the national press on admissions-related issues. She edited an anthology of essays aimed at parents navigating the admissions process, written by parents who have been there before. "I'm Going to College, Not You: Surviving the College Search with Your Child," was published by St. Martin's Press in 2010. Her op-eds and articles have appeared in the New York Times and other publications.
Jennifer is the mother of two adult daughters, both of whom live in Portland. She loves cycling, hiking, gardening, writing and reading. She has previously served on the Central Oregon Arts Association board and currently serves on the Waterston Desert Writing Prize board.
Jenny Green - Honorary Trustee
Jenny traveled across the country from her native California to Burlington, Vermont to earn her BA in Art History from the University of Vermont. She continued her travels east to London earning a post graduate degree from Sotheby's in the Fine and Decorative Arts. She returned west and continued graduate work at the University of Wyoming before settling with her husband in Bend in 1994.
Jenny is no stranger to the educational community of Bend. She worked at a private school when she first arrived in Oregon and taught Art History at Central Oregon Community College before shifting gears in 2003 to become one of the founding board members of Cascades Academy.
Blair Jenkins - Chair
Blair Jenkins served Cascades Academy as Head of School from 2009-2015, and then as Co-Head of School until 2016. Previously, she served as Head of School at the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and has over 35 years experience as teacher, Dean of Students, and Middle & Upper School Director at independent schools in Colorado, New York, and Connecticut. Blair has served as President of the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) and as Commissioner of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accrediting agency. Blair earned her B.A. in history/government from Wells College and her M.S. in Educational Administration from Vanderbilt University.
Chuck Johnson, Trustee
He is thoroughly impressed with the learning philosophy of Cascades Academy as evidenced by the growth of his four grandkids and is excited to serve on the board.
Tory Junkin - Trustee
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Tory moved to Bend, sight unseen, in 2001 with her husband to open their first restaurant together, Parrilla grill. Having graduated from Denver University she knew she felt most at home near the mountains and clear blue skies.
Tory left her family's plastic manufacturing business behind in the midwest and opted for a more long distance role as Advisor on the Board she had created for her father, the owner. Thanks to this role she continued to travel extensively over the next ten years helping to oversea all forty international locations, while also supporting her husband's new endeavor as a restaurant owner and enjoying the unique Bend lifestyle.
After having two children, selling Parrilla to their manager and friend, and opening Jackson's Corner, Tory and her husband discovered Cascades Academy. The small class size, storyline, and outdoor learning was different than anything she had seen offered in Central Oregon. It took only one year at the school for Tory to feel deeply connected, enough to accept the offer to be on the Board of Trustees. She is especially thrilled to be an active member during this exciting time of growth for Cascades Academy.
Holly Wylam Klein - Vice-Chair
Craig Ladkin - Honorary Trustee
Craig Ladkin, a FOCUS Managing Director, has twenty-five years of experience managing complex financial transactions between private, public, and non-profit sectors in a variety of industries and international jurisdictions. He has advised on transactions from the very large - for clients such as the World Bank, IFC, the Treasury Departments of more than a dozen OECD nations, along with their state-owned and power and utility companies, down to the very small - angel level investments, small city urban renewal projects, and private school campus development.
Mr. Ladkin holds an MBA in International Finance and Marketing from the London Business School in London, England and a B.Sc. in Geotechnical and Petroleum Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
Scott Mendenhall - Trustee
We are saddened by the loss of Scott Mendenhall on March 10, 2018. He was a beloved member of our community and will be deeply missed. Please see the Bend Bulletin for the obituary and service details.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the school. Please visit our giving page for more details on ways of giving and an online form.
Dave Naftalin - Trustee
Cascades Academy was the biggest surprise in all of Central Oregon for the Naftalin family when they moved to Bend in the summer of 2012. Dave and his wife Leah were immediately attracted to the opportunity to be part of a community that mirrored their own beliefs regarding core values, trust, commitment, accountability, and experiential learning within the dynamic natural world we live in.
Dave served as the Director of the Global Supply Chain and Logistics team at Humm Kombucha. He was a core member of the company, playing a large role in creating, maintaining, and adapting the culture of Humm Kombucha through its fast paced global growth.
Dave received his BA from Dickinson College in Political Science and his MS from Frostburg University in Natural Resource Management. In their free time, Dave and Leah have a ranch in Tumalo with alpacas, llamas, sheep, and goats as well as a greenhouse for produce. They enjoy camping, skiing, and all water sports Central Oregon has to offer with their three children.
As a trustee, Dave is committed to being of service to the Cascades Academy community.
Danielle Nye - Vice-Chair
Danielle Easly Nye founded DANI Naturals, a Bend company that creates natural home and bath products with the purest ingredients available. DANI Naturals is sold online, in spas, gift stores and natural food stores nationwide and can be found in-room in boutique hotels like The Oxford. In 2012 along with husband (and business partner) Sanders Nye, the business was sold and is continuing to flourish in new hands.
A graduate of Portland's Catlin Gabel School, Danielle credits the experiential and inspiring education she received there to her entrepreneurial spirit and love of the natural environment. She is honored to serve on the Board of Trustees for Cascades Academy to support the mission of the school and the significant role it plays in Bend's community. Along with her co-chair Jenny Green, Danielle played an instrumental role on the Capital Campaign committee to build the school's new campus.
In an effort to further serve her community Danielle also serves on local chapters for other non-profits.
Danielle received a BA in English Literature from the College of Idaho in 1991 and an MAT in Elementary Education specializing in Middle School from Oregon State University in 1995.
Danielle embraces the outdoor lifestyle Bend so naturally encourages and enjoys snowboarding, skiing, hiking, camping and roasting marshmallows in addition to reading, knitting and spending time with her husband and three children.
Suzy Peterson - Treasurer
Suzy and her family made Central Oregon their home in 1992. After residing in the Pacific Northwest for twenty years, Suzy and her husband Mark made the move from Portland with the desire to raise their children close to the outdoors. Suzy has over thirty years of bookkeeping and office management experience. She and Mark founded Designer Woodworking cabinets and fine furniture in 1987 and co-founded More Green Restorations, sustainable remodeling in 2010 with partner Mark Hereford.
Suzy has volunteered in numerous positions; she served as registrar and treasurer for the Sisters soccer club for seven years, camp coordinator for U.K. Soccer Camp for six years and Office Manager for COSA soccer for two years.
Suzy has been a long time part of the Cascades Academy family acting first as Parents Association class representative and more recently serving on the Board.
In her free time Suzy enjoys down hill and cross‐country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, cycling, boating, reading and spending time with her four children and two grandsons
Kathleen Phillips - Trustee
After living in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Denver and San Francisco, Kathleen and her husband Paul were looking for the perfect place to live. They visited, and fell in love with, Bend and have been here since 2007. Kathleen feels lucky to stay home with her daughters, and to live in this beautiful place where they can attend such a wonderful school.
Kathleen joined the board in 2011 and enjoys working on the development committee. Her favorite parts of Cascades Academy are all of the wonderful families and the shared sense of community.
Kathleen grew up in Northern California, then moved to San Diego to attend UCSD. After graduating, she worked on the business side of restaurants.
Kathleen loves traveling, practicing yoga, hiking, reading, cross country skiing, Halloween, playing Scrabble, healthy food and any type of theme party! She can usually be seen on campus wearing something orange and would love to say hello.
Shelley Schwencke - Trustee
As a young adult, Shelley landed in Bend - knowing no one - and promptly began her love affair with the town she would never leave. Throughout her time in Central Oregon, Shelley has been a student, working professional, wife, business owner, and mother of two.
Prior to embarking upon her professional real estate journey, Shelley co-founded Make It Green, a home energy auditing and residential retrofitting company, which specialized in energy efficiency, energy upgrades and encouraging healthy homes through education. Shelley has also worked in the young adult residential treatment industry and in college admissions, where she excelled in helping students across the nation rebuild their academic stories.
Jill Wimberly, M.D. Ph.D. - Trustee
Jill grew up in a family that prioritized educational opportunities and valued developing our minds. She took this to heart and spent 26 years in formal education programs and 4 years in post-graduate training programs before settling into a career of Anesthesia. Now that she has a family of her own, she and her husband and have maintained these values. They chose to move to Bend in 2004, not just for its active athletic lifestyle, but also for the exceptional educational opportunities that Cascades Academy of Central Oregon had to offer their two sons who were just embarking on their formal education journey.
Jill and Tom were intrigued by CACO's unique program that blended a classical college preparatory curriculum with a progressive, experiential teaching and learning style.
As a Board member, Jill's goals are to ensure that the school maintains its excellence in education and provides Central Oregon families with a choice for a education for their children.


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As a Chef and avid gardener, I just love growing things, but it's become 'The Day of The Triffids' in the vegetable plot in Wildes Meadow. Towering green giants are bursting into bloom and casting vast shadows across the garden and on the verge of marching across the countryside, not to mention the semi-trailer load of artichokes under the soil they'll leave behind…It's indeed time to get the cookbooks out and decide what I'm going to do with 10 ton of produce that's just about to invade the sleepy village of Wildes Meadow…
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Pictured below are the giant green invaders in my vegetable plot, it's time to lock up your children, board up the windows, and dig in as the Triffids are planning a total takeover of Wildes Meadow…
…just pulling your leg, they're just Jerusalem Artichokes – but what are Jerusalem Artichokes anyway? Well they're certainly not from Jerusalem…
…or from the film the 'Day of the Triffids'. These humble giants produce a tuba (no not the one you play silly) but a scrumptious rough and ready Potato that's delicious to eat.
Here goes, a Jerusalem artichoke is a bumpy, fleshy looking root vegetable, it has a nice nutty flavour, is rich in starch and eaten much the same as a Potato is in many parts of Western Europe and the Mediterranean. You might say its a rough and ready tatty!
However, this little fella should not be confused with the Globe Artichoke, which is an edible flower bud (just don't let it flower). Evidently the name of this vegetable is widely misunderstood too as "The Artichokes From Jerusalem"- Wrong!! This is a misinterpretation from the Italian girasole carciofi, translated this is the sunflower artichoke in English. So, some of the common names are sunroot, sunchoke, topinambur etc.
Oh, if you want to get technical, the Scientific name is, wait for it : Helianthus tuberosus.
Now, to eating them – my mate Jamie Oliver has a ripper of a recipe. So I'm sharing it with you here, as this is what I'm going to do with them at home and suggest to the team @McVittygrove we serve them on the menu. I'm going to jar them too through 1910 as a short run offering, hey, you can jar new potatoes why not 'Sunroots'? (Jerusalem Artichokes)
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- Jerusalem artichokes are sweet and almost garlicky and mushroomy and gorgeous. Although called artichokes they're actually tubers – like rough and ready potatoes. You can scrub and roast them whole like mini jacket potatoes and split them open, drizzled with a little chilli oil. You can even use them in a salad with smoky bacon. A Jerusalem artichoke's best friends are sage, thyme, butter, bacon, bay, cream, breadcrumbs, cheese and anything smoked.
- To serve 4, you will need 600g/1lb 6oz of Jerusalem artichokes. Peel them, then cut them into chunks. Place them in an oiled frying pan and fry on a medium heat until golden on both sides, then add a few bay leaves, 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced, a splash of white wine vinegar, some salt and pepper, and place a lid on top. After about 20 to 25 minutes they will have softened up nicely and you can remove the lid and the bay leaves. Continue cooking for a couple of minutes to crisp the artichoke slices up one last time, then serve straight away. Personally, I think they go well with both meat and fish and are particularly good in a plate of antipasti, or in soups or warm salads.
"I love these crispy pan-fried Jerusalem artichokes with meat and
fish or even in a warm salad " Jamie Oliver.
Here are the health benefits of Jerusalem artichokes –
- Jerusalem artichoke is moderately high in calories; provides about 73 calories per 100 g, roughly equivalent to that of potatoes. The root has negligible amounts of fat and contains zero cholesterol. Nevertheless, its high-quality phytochemical profile comprises of dietary fibre (non-starch carbohydrates), and antioxidants, in addition to small proportions of minerals, and vitamins.
- It is one of the finest sources of dietary fibres, especially high in oligo-fructose inulin, which is a soluble non-starch polysaccharide. Inulin should not be confused for insulin, which is a hormone. The root provides 1.6 mg or 4% of fibre. Inulin is a zero calorie saccharine and inert carbohydrate which does not undergo metabolism inside the human body, and thereby; make this tuber an ideal sweetener for diabetics and dietetics.
- Soluble as well as insoluble fibres in this tuber add up to the bulk of food by retaining moisture in the gut. Studies suggest that adequate roughage in the diet helps reduce constipation problems. Dietary Fibres also offer some protection against colon cancers by eliminating toxic compounds from the gut.
- The tuber contains small amounts of anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-C, vitamin-A, vitamin-E. These vitamins, together with flavonoid compound like carotenes, helps scavenge harmful free radicals and thereby offers protection from cancers, inflammation and viral cough and cold.
- Further, Jerusalem artichokes are an excellent source of minerals and electrolytes, especially potassium, iron, and copper. 100 g of fresh root holds 429 mg or 9% of daily required levels of potassium. Potassium is a heart friendly electrolyte which brings reduction in the blood pressure and heart rate by countering pressing effects of sodium.
- 100 g of fresh sunchoke contains 3.4 mg or 42.5% of iron, probably the highest amount of this trace element among the common edible roots and tubers.
- It also contains small levels of some of the valuable B-complex group of vitamins such as folates, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and thiamin.


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As you may imagine, The Makeup Examiner is sent a lot of stuff … much of it holds zero interest. I am far from unique as a recipient of unsolicited, annoying and unwanted emails. Fortunately, this minor dilemma is countered by an equal amount of the amazing -- such is an email that I recently received from Latest-Hairstyles. Admittedly I initially dismissed the correspondence, but I'm happy that I took a second look and I'm sure that you're going to find this info to be crazy useful for spring and summer!
Have you ever seen the 5-strand braid and wanted to learn how to do it? "It's really just a simple weaving of the hair back and forth in an over under pattern," shares braid guru Melissa Cook. Just follow her simple steps below and you'll quickly be on your way to learning the relaxed styling of the intricate 5-strand braid. When you've mastered this look, check out others -- including an easy virtual makeover!
Messy 5-Strand Braid created by Melissa Cook of Latest-Hairstyles and Missy Sue.
1. Begin by separating the hair into five strands.
2. Starting on the right side, take the two farthest strands and cross the right one over the left.
3. Drop the strand in your right hand and cross the one in your left hand under the next strand on the left.
4. Now drop the strand on the right and cross the original strand over the next one on the left.
5. Then drop that right strand and cross the original strand under the next one on the left. See the over, under, over method? Now begin the same steps but working in the opposite direction towards the right side. I've asked my model to hold our original strand (which is now the farthest left strand, to keep it out of the way).
6. Holding the furthest left piece out of the way, take the next two strands and cross the strand on the left under the strand on the right.
7. Now cross the strand in your left over the next strand on the right.
8. Then cross the strand in your left under the farthest right strand.
9. Drop that strand (which is now the furthest strand on the right) and begin working in the opposite direction crossing the right strand under the left one next to it.
10. Then, cross the right strand over the next strand on the left.
11. Now, cross the right strand under the next strand on the left.
12. Continue this weaving, over, under, over, until you get to the bottom of the hair.
13. Secure the end with an elastic.
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There are a variety of plans out there that come in all different shapes and sizes. What should be considered when choosing a plan/carrier, is the needs of you, your family and your budget. What is important to you should be deciding factors in your selection.
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Wiltshire is a beautiful rural county in the South West of England known for its rich farmland and the famous Salisbury Plain, and part of the ancient kingdom of Wessex. One of the most iconic sites in England, the ancient stone prehistoric monument of Stonehenge is in Wiltshire.
Stonehenge is connected with the sun and ancient rituals, and is visited by crowds during the summer solstice. Wiltshire has many other prehistoric monuments such as Avebury and its Stone Circle and the old Romano British hill fort at Old Sarum. The largest prehistoric earthwork in Europe is at Silbury.
Wiltshire has many historic towns such as the pretty town of Malmesbury with its Abbey, and Marlborough with Georgian facades and a famous public school.


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Some people may feel that there is no need to conduct a Calgary inspection especially if you ought to buy a newly built house. Purchasing your own home is an investment for the future that involves a huge amount of money. It should be able to offer security and comfort to make you relax after a tiring day at work.
Finding a list of potentially perfect place to be your haven is quite easy for some. They sometimes depend on feeling a certain sensation of being at home. However, one needs to stick to the budget and ascertain feasibilities of paying it without having to undergo financial crisis.
Think about the space of the house. Think of what the future may hold like if you are going to get married, the area should accommodate your growing family. As well, observe the neighbourhood and the security it can provide to you. The accessibility of the place should also be considered.
Calgary home inspections are best done with the help of an expert inspector. He can provide assistance in checking out everything from top down to the bottom area. There are few jurisdictions that do not require them to obtain license.
When finding a reliable inspector to help you out, it is best to ask friends if they can recommend someone who provides high quality service. Typically, a checklist is significant in going through this entire process as they serve as your guide. Since hazardous materials are not included in the list, necessary certification is often required to have these inspected.
It is better to accompany the inspector in doing the check up. It will provide an opportunity to inquire about various details while thoroughly observing the house. They are able to scrutinize minute details that may not fit to your expectations of a new house. They ensure that the systems are functional for your comfort.
Upon arriving at a particular conclusion, you then have to make a report where you will be able to summarize the good parts as well as things that needs repair. Through this, you have the chance to renegotiate the actual price and purchase it a lower price. You can include the things you want to be sorted out before finalizing the deal.
An efficient inspector will be able to handle Calgary inspection smoothly. He may follow the checklist for faster but thorough activity. They are known as the experts in this field for their ability to help clients find their ideal home.
When there is a need to get details on Calgary inspection, you can view the recommended homepage for more info. Check out the related website about thermal image inspections today.
Anyone who has lived in an area that is covered with trees, know how it feels to have leaves stuck in your rooftop gutters. Cleaning gutters is so time consuming. I know you were searching for a way out of this problem.
Here comes the gutter guard. If it is the windy season, you tend to clean your rooftop gutter the next day. A great gutter guard protector will have you save time in constant cleaning of your roof gutters.
A gutter guard is the one for this problem. It is very helpful for you especially when the windy season comes and you will be cleaning your gutters day in and day out. Sometimes, you end up paying someone else just to get your gutters all cleaned up.
You can avoid cleaning your gutters if you install gutter guard protectors. Trees can make for a wonderful scenery. But, people should be aware of the consequences it might bring when leaves start to get stuck on the roof.
Keeping your gutter clean is one of the chores that you have to do in a regular basis. Also, you have to make sure that the trees around you are free from bugs and insects. I am sure that you don't want to have bugs and insects flying around that might harm you and your family.
The popularity of using a gutter protection system or most commonly known as gutter guard came from the easiness of manipulating and reproducing plastic compounds.Plastics make the best gutter guards because of its notable qualities like resistance to heat, cold and liquid.
As years pass, the design gutter guards are developed into better and newer forms. Even the uses that they perform have increased and right now, there's no need for you to climb your roof anymore just to make it clean. Topnotch gutters make use of water flow through system that enables all of the accumulated leaves to fall right through the ground.
These technologies and minor advancements in gutter protectors might seem to be little steps, but they save a whole lot of time and effort. Aside from that, you do not have to face the dangers of having to go up the roof to clean your gutters! Your gutter guard will do the job for you.
Ideally, all homes should have gutter guards. Not only does it function well with your home, it also saves you a whole lot of damage caused by the debris that gets into your gutters. Gutter guard will help you save time.
Gutter guards do not only work for leaves; they also help avoid debris to stick in your gutter. The main thing that causes your gutter to be clogged is plastics. This can be avoided if you install gutter guard now.
Another use for gutter guards is it keeps birds from nesting on the gutter. But you have to make sure that these guards are strong, as well as your wood. Birds are resourceful animals that will find ways to break through the barriers.
Gutter protectors will not cost you a lot but it will be a great help to you. is just a small investment but it is one of the most important. So have your gutter guards installed today and experience the maximum protection that you deserve.
Please visit http://www.leafscreen.co.nz/gutter-protector-north to learn more about gutter guards.


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Sunsets with Lollipops
We really don't need to travel far and wide to capture photographs that speak to us. It could be as simple as taking a walk in your neighborhood park, or even your backyard. We need to start viewing our surroundings in their most intimate forms, up close and personal, finding the romantic details of every scene. Eventually it's easy to find any type of beauty to capture with our cameras.
It doesn't always have to be about the big picture. Lets try to tell an elegant story with as little information in an image as possible.
So I went out with this in mind as I walked around Syracuse Reservoir during an awesome sunset. The colors through the sky reflected so nicely through the dandelions growing in the fields. Crouching down real close to the ground allowed me to enjoy an insects perspective on life. Makes you realize how small we are in this big world.
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Published: September 11th, 2011 at 1:37 pm ET
Radiation check at Hachioji station-1, skashima, September 10, 2011:
11, Sep, 2011. At JR Hachioji station stairway to north exit. Geiger counter detected 0.378uSv/h was peek. Geiger counter position was around 1m so not on ground. It was shocking.
h/t Australian Cannonball, xdrfox
Published: September 11th, 2011 at 1:37 pm ET
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Spring is in the air—and our allergies can definitely confirm it! We're in the midst of what many have dubbed the "pollen vortex," and between our watery eyes and irritated skin, wearing makeup can be quite the challenge. While the "no-makeup makeup" look is usually our go-to, there are a few days when the problem at hand can't be disguised with a swipe of concealer. That's why we rounded up the best products for combating the elements—from the standard Visine drops and waterproof mascaras, to eye de-puffing masks and redness-reducing primers. Click through our gallery to see the spring beauty staples you need to survive the pollen vortex!


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What the Best Coastal Homes are Wearing This Summer
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This Color Can Make You Feel Better and Look Better!knn
If one of your goals this season is better health and the other is a more beautiful home, read on! According to the 'Worlds Healthiest Foods' website, eating apricots not only helps to protect your health. But you might also consider adding this colorful beta carotene fruit to feel better on the inside as well. But it's great for other things as well,… Read More
5 Ways to Feel Happy Soon
In Barry Yeoman's article "Why The Beach Makes Us Happy" the words "You come back from a beach vacation (or day trip) and find that you've got a verve, an energy" mean so much to those who love the Jersey Shore and the Connecticut or Long Island beaches. If you've been hesitant about taking a break and… Read More
Coastal Inspiration for You
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What Smart Coastal Homes do to Stay Safe and Connected
A few weeks ago I was invited by a coastal architect to discuss how we work with clients. Architect Paul Rugarber, AIA of PDR Designs in Point Pleasant, New Jersey asked if my clients include smart home technology when building or renovating a home. "Yes", I replied (somewhat tentatively). Though I can't say I've been… Read More
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If you're like most people, picking the right colors for your home can be a tricky if not frustrating task. You may like blue, but as soon as you step into a paint store, you'll find more shades of blue than you thought were possible. Or, maybe you're tired of your colors and want a… Read More
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captainch wrote:well in the 70's a driver from nth syd depot took a old underfloor bus for a drive & it ran out of fuel just near taree he was dismissed don't know why a ryde underfloor bud was taken for a joy ride one night the police from Katoomba rang the depot to ask did they have number such & such bus the chargeman looked at the bus sheet said yed its on the back of road 29 about 3 hours latter the police called again could you pleade go & look and touch the bus so he did police said ok next morning a driver was allotted the bus when he walked around the drivers side it had been totalled..................the riders had hit 13 parked cars in a couple of narrow streets & brought bus back and parked it!Swift wrote:Imagine dry hiring a government bus? Just drop into any depot and take your pick.
captainch wrote: ...also the same driver took a new ansair Scania home to hunter valley due to no trains & had to do a shift next day...
captainch wrote:...He also drove the last 2 man crew on George st with a atlanteen 24 may 81.also drove the first mk2 merc 1966 and it and 1967 were posed for pics for media...
captainch wrote:SWIFT he prob took you to ryde pool by the way that steep st starting with S was a no no for buses! remember a little old lady asked what those moving signs were behind the driver told her adds latter looked someone in the workshops had put playboy pics in there instead! those mers when new had heaters cloth seats movable drivers seats conductors bells2 mirrors on drivers side & because the local member won the election for Neville wran ryde got the first new mk 2 mercs but they were going to waverly depot as they all had east desto rolls! 1966 should've gone to the bus museum but its sitting in a bus depot yard down at the snowey used for snow transport! the other differentant buses ryde had were the 2 renos & the 2 electric buses from new Zealand then all the northern & western buses plus ryde parra buses so at one stage we had renos/bedfords/a.e.cs /leylands/ mans/hinos/ mercs scanias/ Volvos a unusual fleet just before the year 2000!
Ray wrote:Ha! I went to Eastwood Public in the 80s and got the charter buses to Ryde pool. At first it was two buses from Ryde depot (the only time UTA buses were seen in Eastwood) but in later years they had 1 government bus and 1 North & Western, apparently because the private bus had more seats.
Once we had a Leopard and I remember the kids screaming as we went up the Shaftsbury Hill because they didn't think the "old bomb" would make it.
And once the bus arrived with a turd on the backseat - true story. Not sure whether a human or a guide dog did it. We were told to just ignore it, open the windows and not sit in that seat. It was a different era back then - these days you'd have a Royal Commission if something like that happened!
Another time, we hopped on the bus at Ryde pool and the driver pulled up outside an unfamiliar school - we'd got onto another school's charter!
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Ok I know that I said my "theme" this year is "ramping it up", but 2014, you may have taken me too literally. Things are "ramping up" here a little too fast for my liking.
Miss 5 started school last week!
|My tiny baby girl is starting school!!!
I've been thinking I will have a ton of extra painting hours while she is at school, but it isn't so. We're still getting into the swing of things, but so far it's been busy! Lots of art related work with Baby A as my
rather high-maintenance assistant has made sure that there hasn't been a dull moment.
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Mostly I've been working on some commissioned paintings. I just finished the "White Rabbit" themed piece that I was talking about in a previous post. Hopefully I can share some pics with you soon, once the painting is safely with it's owner (it's currently Europe bound!).
Today I'm busy working on getting a wholesale order ready to post, along with a commissioned painting that has a February deadline. While I'm excited about things 'ramping up', I'm also keeping in mind that it's important to slow down and take in the little moments too. It seems like only yesterday I was holding Miss 5 as a newborn in my arms, and now she's off to school. How the time flies when you're having fun.
That's all for now - Baby A is asleep so it's the perfect time to get some real work done.
Wish me luck! :)


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FA4 Show on First Fridays @ Bixby Knolls
The FA4 Collective will have a pop-up show at the Expo Arts Center in Long Beach, Ca on Friday, October 2nd from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. The Show will coincide with the First Friday Art Walk in Long Beach. The show features 10 up-and-coming artists from the collective. I will be showing some new works, paintings and some prints for under $100!
Fa4 Collective is a group of artists who graduated from California State University in Long Beach. Formed in 2014, the group is dedicated to creating artwork that show their individuality and unity as a community of artists. Jen Aguirre, Emily Babette, Annie Chang, Romina Del Castillo, Jeff Dulla, Courtney Heiser, Ciana Lee, Gloria Elisa Margarita Sanchez, Sean O'Brien and myself, Diane Williams are among the artists to show at the Expo.
Highlights include, Gloria Elisa Margarita Sanchez who works in mixed media. Gloria creates vibrant, dynamic abstract works that reference parts of industrial and city structures. Jeff Dulla's art revolves around the natural environment coupled with the affects of human kinds interaction with nature. Romina Del Castillo, a figurative artist whose drawings and paintings are often derived from observation. Romina is currently showing work at the Brand Library Art Gallery in Glendale, Ca.
This event is free to the public and is always an enjoyable opportunity to see outstanding work, meet the artists, listen to music, and enjoy a beverage or two.


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Diving is a diverse and exciting sport, offering endless opportunities to build your experience, learn new skills and explore new diving horizons.
Dive Services offers a wide range of special interest courses, designed to ensure you get the very best out of your diving. Our programme of Skill Development Courses (SDCs) are regularly held so watch our events at the bottom of the page for the next one. Alternatively, get in touch with us to do your own one.
So, whether your interest is in rescue, wrecks, technical, marine life or photography, there is a specialist course for everybody.
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Livingston Parish will be home to a $45.3 million advanced pipe fabrication plant and its 560 fulltime jobs and $31.7 million annual payroll, officials announced Wednesday.
EPIC Piping is a company formed last month by a team that includes former employees of The Shaw Group using investment advice and funding from Bernhard Capital Partners. That firm is one of several affiliated with former Shaw Chairman and founder J.M. "Jim" Bernhard Jr. that is listed in state records at the same address in downtown Baton Rouge.
The Shaw Group was sold in 2013 to CB&I for $3 billion. The Shaw Group was founded as pipe fabrication company.
"EPIC Piping is working with Bernhard Capital Partners as a registered investment adviser in providing capital and management advisory services to EPIC," said Kent Shepherd, president of EPIC and a former Shaw executive.
In Livingston, EPIC will build its national headquarters on the same 70-acre site as its pipe plant, just southwest of the Interstate 12 interchange at La. 63.
The 200,000-square-foot plant will be an air-conditioned workspace that features robotic equipment to optimize production speed, accuracy and efficiency, Gov. Bobby Jindal said during the announcement at the recently completed Livingston Parish Courthouse. Plans call for completion of the plant sometime in the second quarter of 2016 and include provisions for eventual expansion to 300,000 square feet.
"EPIC Piping could have taken this state-of-the-art facility and headquarters to Texas, Mississippi or Tennessee," Jindal said. "Instead, the company's leadership recognized the great advancement and opportunities taking place in Louisiana today."
EPIC also has obtained use of a 60,000-square-foot facility in North Baton Rouge at 1350 Choctaw Drive, according to its website.
Shepherd said that Baton Rouge site will be used for quick filling of smaller pipe orders from smaller companies.
Larger pipe orders filled in Livingston will serve the power and chemical industries, as well as refineries, Shepherd said. CB&I's Sunland Fabricators pipe fabrication business has a location near EPIC, in Walker.
In Texas, EPIC has plans for development of a 350-employee pipe plant at San Marcos.
Louisiana Economic Development officials estimate the Livingston plant will spin off an additional 732 indirect jobs, for a total of more than 1,200 new jobs in the Capital Region and surrounding parishes. The company estimates the project will generate 385 construction jobs.
LED officials provided taxpayer-funded financial incentives for EPIC's location in Livingston.
Those incentives include a performance-based $1.8 million economic development award for site infrastructure. To claim that money, EPIC must meet its payroll and jobs pledges. Those pledges are for 560 jobs with an average annual pay of $56,600, plus benefits.
EPIC also can use the state's Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.
The Quality Jobs program would grant EPIC a cash rebate of 6 percent of its annual payroll for a decade.
The Industrial Tax Exemption would eliminate local property taxes for the new plant for 10 years after its completion.
Shepherd said the Livingston facility "will be the first of its kind built anywhere. We are committed to providing quality, high-paying jobs to this region, and we would like to thank our state and local economic development partners for making this possible.
"We chose this location because of the quality workforce available and the accessibility for our products and future growth," Shepherd said. "As we expand and continue to grow, Louisiana was the perfect place to double-down to make that possible."
EPIC Piping will begin recruiting employees immediately, with construction starting sometime between April 1 and June 30.


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Thursday, April 24
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Our design rockstar, Emily Zaynard, caught a bad case of strep throat on Tuesday, and so our website has just now been updated with the most recent edition. (We generally go live with an updated site at midnight every Wednesday.)
Here are a couple online highlights from this edition:
School of mines: A letter regarding uranium mining, from Art Montana, UCLA professor emeritus of Geophysics and Planetary Physics and former chair of the New Mexico Mining Commission.
Minority report: Advocates want to raise the profile of unreported bias crimes in Colorado.
In the eye of the arts blogger: At Zaf622, Daryle Dickens wants to have an "art palaver."
3 comments:
- Carol said...
Daryle Dickens is a true visionary. His passion and respect for all genres of visual and performing art is contagious. We are so pleased to support his efforts on behalf of the local arts community and hope more people join in.
- April 24, 2008 at 2:52 PM
- 5 Alive said...
Who do you mean by "we"? Just curious.
- April 24, 2008 at 4:15 PM
- Carol said...
[Oops!] We = everyone at Beet Street. I hope others step up to support this local body of work.
- April 24, 2008 at 11:26 PM
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The public defenders in a dozen judicial districts covering 19 parishes could be insolvent by the end of the fiscal year, the Legislative Fiscal Office stated in a report released Tuesday.
"There are things we could do right now that will put this off," said State Public Defender Jay Dixon. Fiscal years run from July 1 to June 30. State government is now operating in Fiscal Year 2015.
"But there's nothing we can do for fiscal 2016," he said. Next year the number of offices operating at a deficit doubles as the one-time resources and budget cuts that public defenders have relied thus far, run out.
Criminal defendants are required to have lawyers, and when they can't afford one, public defenders get the call. Without a lawyer, criminal cases can't proceed. The system stalls.
The lack of funding could force offices to go on "restricted services," and stop taking criminal cases. Judges then could, and likely would, start assigning cases to private lawyers who would not get paid, said George Steimel, with the Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. That means real estate or oil & gas attorneys could find themselves tied up in court defending an accused criminal.
"We've known this for some time now," Steimel said. But every effort to increase state funding has been opposed by prosecutors and law enforcement, he said.
Due to stagnant state assistance, 26 public defender districts operated last fiscal year at a deficit and covered their expenses using one-time monies, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office report.
About 60 percent of a public defenders' funds come from the state and the rest comes from fees levied by individual jurisdictions, said Dixon, who is charge of the Louisiana Public Defender Board.
The local fees have not produced the amount of revenues anticipated and simply aren't keeping pace with expenditures, he said.
The total state appropriation, which is distributed to local offices using a formula built on caseloads and other variables, has remained the same over the years, at about $33 million. And the state money is the most stable and predictable funding source.
The real fear, Dixon says, is that the jurisdictions that are poised to fail are some of the most populous and busiest in the state, including Jefferson Parish, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. The state just may not have the money at hand to cover the deficits in jurisdictions with so many criminal cases, a high percentage of which rely on public defenders.
"Bailing out Caldwell Parish is one thing," Dixon said. "But Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, there you're talking about a lot more money, money the state doesn't have. I afraid that it'll start a cascade."


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Musicians' tour riders are notoriously bizarre, with big names requesting everything from buckets of spicy fried chicken to imported and recut Versace towels.
After admitting that she enjoys reading the riders of other artists, indie singer Grimes publicized part of her own tour rider on Monday evening. Grimes, who said that she is still "refining" the rest of her list, "requires that everything is conducted in as green and eco-friendly a manner as possible backstage." She goes on to ban styrofoam, plastic, and foil containers, candy, and bottled water, before requesting a "cute animal."
Check out Grimes' screenshot of her rider, and other musicians' requirements, below.
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"I hope you enjoy my version of this traditional coconut milk-based Hawaiian dessert, which is often found at luaus and other local gatherings in Hawai'i. Key differences include a dark chocolate layer of coconut-flavored gelled-pudding (in addition to the regular white layer), and almond flavored whipped topping. So easy to make and like the recipe says, BEST IF REFRIGERATED OVERNIGHT to let the layers set up and the flavors develop - in the words of Alton Brown: "Your patience will be rewarded!" (This pie also freezes well - I would say easily keeps for 6 months in the freezer. If you want to make more than one at a time, use regular 8" instead of deep dish pie shells, and then split the coconut mixture and chocolate coconut mixture each into equal halves after step 12 & proceed w/the rest of the steps for each pie shell. You will then have one to share, and a spare!)"
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READY IN:1hr 50mins
YIELD:8 slices
Ingredients Nutrition
Pie Crust
- 1 prepared deep dish 9-inch pie shell
- 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (skim or low fat may be substituted)
- 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 7 ounces 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli (regular semi-sweet chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate baking bars may be substituted)
- 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
Garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chocolate shavings
- 2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake crust according to package directions, or until golden brown (usually between 10-15 minutes). Note: don't forget to pierce bottom & sides with a fork before baking!
- Set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, coconut milk and 1 cup of sugar.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water.
- Bring the coconut mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer and slowly whisk in the cornstarch.
- Continue stirring mixture over low heat until thickened.
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over lowest heat setting until melted. (Note: be sure to use a clean, dry spoon to stir the melting chocolate to avoid introducing any moisture, which can cause the chocolate to seize.).
- Reserve half of the coconut mixture in the medium saucepan and keep on lowest heat setting.
- Transfer the other half of the coconut mixture to the small saucepan of melted chocolate.
- Thoroughly mix the contents of the small saucepan (half of the coconut mixture and the melted chocolate).
- Pour the chocolate mixture in the bottom of the baked pie crust.
- Cook reserved half of coconut mixture to desired thickness and pour on top of the chocolate layer. (Note: the mixture can be poured on top of the chocolate layer immediately after the step above; but some people like to cook the white layer a bit longer for a firmer texture - use your own judgement/preferences.).
- Cover and refrigerate for AT LEAST one hour. BEST if refrigerated overnight to reach optimal firmness and flavor profile.
- Whip cream with 1/4 cup sugar and the almond extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the almond whipped cream on top of pie, or pipe with a pastry bag.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, toasted coconut & toasted almond slices(optional).
- Slice and serve!
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If you're looking for waterfront homes, beachfront homes, or other luxury real estate for sale in southwest Florida, you might take a look at Holmes Beach, the largest municipality on Anna Maria Island. It's named for Jack Holmes, the visionary developer who launched this distinctive community after World War Two. By 1950, Holmes had put 180 modern homes on the market, an elementary school was built, and the community was incorporated as the "City of Holmes Beach."
Holmes Beach is in the center of Anna Maria Island, and while it's a casual, laid-back beach community, it's also a fine spot to raise a family or even to retire. Groceries, pharmacies, clothing, and entertainment are all offered right in Holmes Beach, along with houses of worship, health care, and an excellent elementary school. It's one of Florida's most popular wedding destinations, and it's home to a diverse population: about half the residents are married couples, while 31% of households are single individuals. Holmes Beach offers plenty of diversity and a world of recreational options from hiking to deep-sea fishing. Key Royale, the small adjacent bayside island, is an exceptional waterfront community with luxurious homes, deep-water boat docks, and a private golf course and clubhouse.
A full range of residential properties can be found at Holmes Beach: authentic beach bungalows, traditional single-family homes, luxury homes, huge waterfront estates, and big, beautiful spacious condos. With 14,400 feet of some of the whitest sand on any beach anywhere, many homebuyers over the years have found Holmes Beach irresistible. You might find it that way, too.
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BaltimoreLacrosseNews.com, Posted 6/2/14
Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) and Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc. announced the South roster for the new Junior College (JUCO) Elite Lacrosse Showcase.
Three teams (North, Metro, South) will compete at the JUCO Elite Showcase on Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic weekend in Baltimore July 11-13. Each team will play two games on the evening of July 11.
The JUCO tryouts are open to male players who have just graduated, are currently enrolled or entering a two-year Junior College. Players are judged by a panel of knowledgeable sources including coaching experts from that region. Each JUCO team consists of a maximum of 24 players and are chosen based on position and their performance at that day's tryout.
COACHING STAFF: Mike Jones, former head coach at Howard CC, leads the squad. Rick Matthews and Ken Senisi are Jones' assistants.
For more information about the event, visit www.underarmourlacrosse.com. You can also follow the event on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CSELax. Use the hashtag: #UAALLAMERICA.
Name Junior College Hometown Position
Geron Brooks Howard Community College Baltimore, MD Mid-Field
Jake Brown CCBC Essex Bel Air, MD Mid-Field
Timothy Brown Anne Arundel Community College Glen Burnie MD LSM
Benjamin Carta Howard cummunity college Glenwood, MD Defense
Gerard Clothier CCBC Essex Glyndon, MD Defense
Roberto Dennis CCBC Essex Prince Frederick, MD Mid-Field
Ryan Dotson Dean College Mebane, NC Attack
Nick Doyle CCBC Essex Finksburg, MD Goalie
Max Edelmann CCBC Essex Middletown, MD Goalie
Sean Flounlacker Anne Arundel Community College Stevensville, MD Defense
Travis Harrison Howard County Community College Rockville, MD LSM
Ryan Hudson Howard Community College Silver Spring, MD Mid-Field
Julian Jackson Harford Community College Sinking Spring, PA Attack
Dan Kaplan Howard Community College Columbia, MD Attack
Troy Karpinski CCBC- Essex Lancaster, PA Defense
Dakota Martin Howard Community College Middletown, MD Mid-Field
Zachary McElroy Howard Community College Middletown, MD LSM
Matthew Morton Howard Community College Clarksville, MD Attack
Tyler Oblong CCBC- Essex Loveland, OH Mid-Field
Anthony Pagnotta Howard Community College Woodbine, MD Mid-Field
Robert Proctor CCBC Essex Port Tobacco, MD LSM
Michael Saladino Union County Kenilworth, NJ Attack
Nolan Stewart Southern College of MD Hollywood, MD Mid-Field
Cameron Stone CCBC Essex Tustin, CA Attack


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Coverit Hair Solution 2% is used in the management of Male pattern Baldness in adults. It is also used to grow hair in women with thinning hair. Coverit 2% Hair Solution contains Generic Minoxidil as its main ingredient, which is a Vasodilator. If the skin of the scalp is broken then do not use this drug as it can get absorbed in the body.
Minoxidil falls under the category of vasodilators and functions by dilating the blood vessels of the scalp. Coverit 2% Minoxidil topical solution helps in the improvement of hair follicle function and promotion of hair growth.
There are no serious drug interactions of Coverit 2% Minoxidil topical solution. But the use of other topical preparations should be avoided while using Coverit.
Coverit 2% Hair Solution should be stored in a cool and shady place. Keep it away from the reach of heat and light.
It may take around 4 months to get the visible results. Minoxidil produces great results, if it is regularly over a period of time. Coverit is applied 2 times a day, in the morning and night. Wash your hands properly and dry your hair and scalp before applying this medication.
After that, apply the prescribed amount of the medicine to the affected areas of the scalp. Do not use this medication in larger or smaller quantity or for longer than directed as it will not accelerate the hair growth.
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You are the coward and you are the plague.
We know everything about you.
Who are you to judge what's right and what's wrong what steps are taking.
I will bury you, your story has been laid to rest.
Your time is over, and nobody ever knew your name.
What have you accomplished in your long years of life.
What do you have to show for the countless times
That you have always tried. You have no purpose.
You are not the victim, you are the weak.
Burn out your eyes, burn out your eyes you are the weak and desperate
Force fed lie, nobody respects you. You're fooling nobody this time.
You are the reason that you can't find your way. You're just a hopeless
Soul, another number today.
Another lesson learned you still find a way to turn it around a point
The other way.
You have no purpose.
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Kevin Hart Kevin Hart has launched a new mobile video game that stars him and his family. Named "Gold Ambush," Hart has teamed up with new start up "StandUp Digital." The company describes itself as a "celebrity mobile entertainment powerhouse priding themselves on creating high quality games with high quality people. The company specializes in celebrities and mobile […]Read More
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How to Safely Buy a Used Smartphone
African-Americans rely heavily in their smartphones. We use these devices for everything from email to banking to reinforcing our faith. So buying used technology like a smartphone, laptop or tablet could be a disaster if you don't know what you're doing. Saving money is the objective for African-Americans but saving yourself some headaches ranks right […]Read More
Celebrity Cyber Report – Run-DMC Sues Amazon.com, Walmart and Jet.com
Darryl McDaniels, one of the surviving members of the legendary 80's hip-hop group RUN-DMC has filed suit against online retailers Amazon.com, Jet.com,Walmart and others for trademark infringement. According to the lawsuit "The products sold by the Defendants confuse the public as to the source of the products and suggests that RUN-DMC endorses the products. The […]Read More
Re-Sell or Donate Your Old Technology
Christmas is done and as always many of us found a new techno-gadget under the tree. Its a great feeling to finally get your hands on a new laptop, tablet or smartphone. But keep in mind that that old phone or computer could put some money back in your pocket or a get you a […]Read More
Online Holiday Shopping 2015 – The Death of Black Friday
Everyone has a story about Black Friday. Sometimes its about a great deal on a flat screen TV or a horror story about the ugly crowds and inhuman behavior. Thankfully Black Friday is dead. More and more online retailers are offering Black Friday deals throughout the holiday season. Amazon, one of the worlds' largest online retailers, […]Read More
App of the Week – HeartThis
When it comes to shopping online the African-American shopper is ready, willing and able. A new study of African-American consumers revealed that black people use mobile devices for shopping more than the general population. African-American shoppers are leading the way when it comes to using their mobile devices to shop according to Target Market News. African-Americans use smartphone […]Read More
Walmart Says; Trade in that Gift Card!
America's favorite store, Walmart, is taking trade ins. Walmart has teamed up with CardCash to launch a new Walmart-branded site that allows consumers to trade in unused, partially used or unwanted gift cards. Every year gift cards by the tens of millions are given as gifts. African-Americas are no more guilty than anybody else when it comes to taking the easy way […]Read More
ALERT! Order Confirmation Scam ALERT!
Order confirmations scams are exploding all over the Internet this holiday season. Ask anybody that works for UPS, FedEx or the USPS and they will tell you this time of year is the busiest there is for them. And for many people this time of year is when you send or receive the most packages. […]Read More
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African-American people are extremely sensitive to discrimination. No matter what form it takes it is ugly and wrong. Unfortunately discrimination has found a home on the Internet. Its called price discrimination. We have all had it happen to us. You search for a product or service and find it at one price but then later, […]Read More


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A Day in the Life: Jonathan Zheng, MKTG APAC
It takes a certain type of person to move abroad- especially half-way around the world. So it's perfect timing to kick off our new "A Day in the Life" series shining the #myMKTG spotlight on Jonathan Zheng, Senior Account Manager and MKTG globetrotter extraordinaire.
Formerly on the Diageo/Captain Morgan team in New York, as of this summer Jonathan relocated to MKTG's new-ish office in Singapore and is working alongside another former NYC-office dweller (by way of Australia), our very own Cat Lyon.
From supping laksa at hawker centers to ordering coffee in Malay, the sights and smells of being abroad are flavoring Jonathan's new daily routine. Take a look below for a day in the life of Jonathan Zheng…
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MKTG APAC HQ in Singapore
What do you work on?
JZ: I'm an accounts person in title, but we're in startup mode here in Singapore which means I wear many hats. New business development, creative, strategy, production, vendor sourcing, event management – we're doing it all! I'm also enjoying working with Cat to collaborate with other DAN agencies here in Singapore and across the APAC region. The opportunities here for MKTG are amazing.
What time do you wake up on a typical work day?
JZ: There is no typical day. Depends on where I need to be that day and when. Usually I just find out what time my roommate needs to be up the next day, and get up 15 minutes before him so I can steal the first shower.
What's the first thing you do when you wake up? Do you have a routine? Come on, tell us!
JZ: We're 12 hours ahead of NYC in Singapore, so the whole day is happening back home while I'm asleep. When I wake up, I try to get caught up on everything that went on back in the US – read news and current events, check sports scores, give social media a scroll-through.
Also, I'm in a group WhatsApp chat with my best friends back home. I always start my day by scrolling through the chat to get caught up on the conversation, then responding to all their corny jokes several hours late.
Your day cannot be properly started without ______…
JZ: Singaporean coffee. I take mine "Kopi C kosong peng" which is coffee with milk, no sugar, iced.
How do you commute to work and do you enjoy your commute? Details please!
JZ: I'm a 15 minute walk to work, and that was very intentional when I was apartment hunting. I walked to work in New York, too, and got way too comfortable with that routine. Fighting through crowds and riding the metro to work every morning and evening was most certainly not going to start happening now.
When you're at work, do you wear headphones at your desk?
JZ: Yes.
Does your day have a soundtrack? If so, what's on your playlist that is a daily obsession or gives you that stroke of genius?
JZ: Usually 90's hip hop, but I like a little bit of everything and get in very random swings depending on how I'm feeling. On my way to work this morning the playlist was Nas, Royce Da 5'9", Ghostface Killah, and Celine Dion.
Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones?
JZ: I'm a huge sports and pop culture fan. Love Bill Simmons' show and his network of podcasts on The Ringer. Then some "smarter" stuff like Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History, Stuff You Should Know, and of course NPR.
Name your top five apps and why…
JZ: Uber- it's how I get around
HypeMachine – discovering new music
Couchsurfing – the most incredible resource for meeting new people internationally
Deliveroo – Singaporean Seamless for getting food delivered to me
DBS Banking/American Express – gotta track my $$$
What are some restaurants or spots near your office that make your day- from a lunch place that knows your 'usual' to a beautiful park- what locales do you live by?
JZ: Singapore is famous for its hawker centers – basically food courts with a wide range of local fare options. Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, mee goreng, roti prata, oyster omelets. Go Google Image search all of those!
What after-work activity makes your week complete?
JZ: Good dinner somewhere new and Diageo drinks. Ketel martini or Johnnie Walker Black rocks – always responsibly and in moderation!
–provided by MKTG Singapore and Global Communications Team
Dentsu Singapore bags the top glory at #AOTYSG 2016!
In what is a first in the history of Marketing Magazine's Agency of the year Awards', our friends at Dentsu Singapore emerged the top winner bagging the Overall Agency of the Year title.
The agency bagged two gold and one silver trophies across Brand Consultancy of the Year, Content Marketing Agency of the Year and Creative Agency of the year categories respectively.
The competition in no way was an easy one. There were two extremely strong contenders for the top spot this year – MRM//McCann and Ogilvy and Mather Singapore both winning the same number of trophies as Dentsu. It was down to the judges' scores which made Dentsu the champion this year.
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The Skipjacks, behind the efforts of some unlikely heroes rallied from a two-goal deficit and tied the Springfield Indians, 3-3, yesterday in an American Hockey League contest.
Goalie Duane Derksen, who entered the game 0-2 against Springfield, made three big saves in the overtime to help the Skipjacks hold off the Indians before 4,028 at the Baltimore Arena.
"I went on a hunch that Duane was playing pretty well, and I think he did a good job today," Baltimore coach Barry Trotz said of Derksen's 29-save performance.


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Planned Giving
Donors who have made a provision in their estate plans for the WSO, and have advised the organization of such plans, are recognized by membership in the Wheeling Symphony Heritage Society. All realized deferred gifts of Heritage Society members are placed in the WSO Endowment, which will allow the orchestra to continue to make beautiful music for many years to come.
The WSO is honored to recognize the following individuals as members of the Wheeling Symphony Heritage Society:
Heritage Society Members:
- Anonymous
- Audrey E. Ciripompa
- Charles H. Dankworth IV †
- Leslie P. DeFelice
- James D. Drum †
- Robert Richmond Fisher
- Mary Beth Hughes
- Ann M. Kline †
- Calvin Matzke
- Dr. & Mrs. E. Phillips Polack
- Lea Ridenhour
- Ken & Philippa Shores
- Ms. Jo Ann Stoetzer
- Kevin Stryker
- Mr. Gene C. Valentine
After consultation with your personal financial advisor, Wheeling Symphony Development Director Dr. Gail Looney looks forward to speaking with you about your commitment to the Wheeling Symphony Society, Inc. with a planned gift. Please contact Dr. Looney at 304.232.6191.
Charitable Gift Annuities
One of the most popular and affordable of the life income gift vehicles is the charitable gift annuity. Simply defined, a charitable gift annuity requires assets be irrevocably transferred to an annuity account in exchange for specified payments to selected beneficiaries for life. The remainder amount assigned would be gifted, in this case, to the Wheeling Symphony.
By establishing a charitable gift annuity, you can invest in the future of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra while providing you with a guaranteed fixed income. Additional benefits include a charitable tax deduction and partially tax-free income. Following are the current rates for immediate, single-life charitable gift annuities. Two life and deffered rates are also available upon request.
Rates for Immediate, Single-Life Charitable Gift Annuity
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