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My backyard is being devoured by a silent but aggressive invader, multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). This thorny perennial shrub is an Asian import with arching green stems called canes that can reach 10-15 feet long.
As spring settles in around us, there is a lot of evidence of how organisms and the ecosystems they are part of respond to the shifts in the seasons.
How is the fish on your dinner plate tied to agricultural fertilizer? Let's use the ecosystem approach to think about the big picture. On land, nitrogen-rich fertilizer is applied to crops to stimulate production.
Change is underway at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. For over two decades, the Cary Institute has been at the forefront of ecological research. Now, in an effort to maximize the organization's influence on environmental policy, it's embracing solution-driven science and enhanced outreach.
As the Director of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES), a Long Term Ecological Research project, I work with colleagues to reveal how watersheds can be used to understand interactions among social, biophysical, and built environments.
Simply defined, sustainability is ensuring that future generations have access to the resources that we enjoy today. It was the topic of a recent workshop at the Cary Institute, where over forty ecologists discussed the sustainability of biofuel, an emerging source of alternative energy.
Look for a new animal in the Hudson this summer. The Chinese mitten crab is at our doorstep.
On their journey toward the ocean, small streams carry materials from adjacent terrestrial ecosystems. For decades this capacity to transport salts, soils and organisms was viewed as the primary ecological function of streams.
We have passed a tipping point in the search for "carbon-neutral" energy sources, leading to an explosion of interest in the use of plant-derived ethanol and biodiesel as a replacement for fossil fuels.
Cary Institute scientists have provided leadership in acid rain research, but acid rain is not limited to our area—it occurs widely across the eastern United States, Europe, China, and other industrialized areas around the world.
A new invader is about to carve out a home in the Hudson River. Chinese mitten crabs, native to Eastern Asia, have been spotted in the Hudson and along our East Coast several times since last June.
While walking through the woods in the Hudson Valley, it is common to stumble upon the remnants of stone walls. Now mossy and overgrown, they date back to a time when agriculture dominated the landscape.
With the cold temperatures of the past few days, one might think it would take sheer gall for me to write a column about global warming.
Many people make the mistake of thinking that hydroelectric power is an environmentally benign source of energy. It is renewable (unlike oil), doesn't generate noxious waste (unlike nuclear power), and wouldn't seem to produce harmful greenhouse gases (unlike coal).
I have spent many years unraveling how invasive species and air pollution influence forest ecosystems. This research has taken me deep within New York's Catskill Forest and New Hampshire's White Mountains—places of amazing natural beauty. Lately, however, I've found myself pounding the pavement in Washington, D.C.
The great American lawn is about as far from a natural ecosystem as one can get. These artificial landscapes require an inordinate amount of resources to keep them in the green and manicured condition Americans have come to expect.
When making decisions about how to navigate the world, many of us take cues from the people sharing our environment. If your neighbor departs on his morning commute carrying an umbrella, you might reconsider your choice of footwear. Similarly, overhearing your neighbor in a heated argument would probably thwart you from asking to borrow a cup of sugar or some pruning shears.
For over two decades, IES scientists have been paying close attention to conditions in the Hudson River. Through collaboration and perseverance, they have amassed world-class datasets on invasive species, aquatic food webs, and nutrient pollution. While this information is essential to effective management of the river, it is also a rich resource for educators who want to bring real ecology into the classroom.
For almost a quarter of a century, Dr. Gene E. Likens has focused on one overriding goal, fostering excellence in his staff. From the moment he took the helm of the Institute in 1983, he had a simple and steadfast plan: hire the brightest people possible and encourage them to blossom professionally.
Cary researcher gathers water samples from remote Adirondack lakes via retrofitting a float plane for lake sampling.
In January, IES announced a new era in its 23-year legacy of education. Dubbed the Ecosystem Literacy Initiative (ELI), this new effort aims to help people think about the ecosystems we depend upon and link that understanding to their daily lives.
There are 2.6 million miles of paved roads in the United States, and new roads are being constructed daily. When parking lots and driveways are factored in, there is already enough blacktopped surface in the U.S. to cover the entire state of Ohio. Paved roads and parking spaces come in handy for our nation's drivers, but they also come with a serious unforeseen cost— the degradation of freshwater ecosystems.
The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) is a collaborative of over 30 researchers, educators and policy makers working together to understand how urban ecosystems function. Led by Institute Distinguished Senior Scientist Dr. Steward T. A. Pickett, other IES staff members involved in the effort include: Microbial Ecologist Dr. Peter M. Groffman, Educator Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, BES Education Coordinator Ms. Janie Gordon, BES Information Manager Mr. Jonathan Walsh, and Administrative Assistant Ms. Holly Beyar.
Last month, over 80 distinguished scientists from around the world gathered at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies (IES) to participate in a conference on infectious disease ecology. From West Nile Virus and Ebola to Sudden Oak Death, emerging infectious diseases threaten human health, wildlife, livestock, agriculture, and forests. Once established, infectious diseases are economic and ecological burdens that can cause, in some cases, irreversible damage.
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January isn't really marrying season, nor are there any major weddings, royal or otherwise, coming down the pike.
Yet we are totally in a wedding kind of mood from Vera Wang's latest campaign. The Spring 2012 ads, shot by Carter Smith, feature the Vera Wang designs you know and love: fluffy, tulle-covered, elegant bridal gowns, plus a few ready-to-wear dresses thrown in for good measure.
It's reassuring to see Vera Wang has still got that magical nuptial touch, considering how she shocked everyone last fall with her black bridal gowns. Here she seems back at home -- literally. The glass space surrounding model Shu Pei reminds us a lot of Vera's new Los Angeles abode (you know, the one that gives us extreme real estate envy every time we look at it).
For those keeping score at home, the Vera Wang Spring 2012 campaign seemingly the billionth one released so far. We've had Givenchy, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Yves Saint Laurent, Jil Sander, Max Mara and more... but only Mulberry and Prada have succeeded in getting us as excited for spring as Vera Wang has.
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Parker is one of those pen brands I feel like everyone has heard of, but not enough people talk about. Their jotter pen is undeniably a classic design that you'll recognise whether you're a pen nerd or not, and it has recently been given a makeover with some new additions to the collection inspired by some of Londons most iconic landmarks.
Today I have the new 'Victoria Violet' model to share with you. First I have to say how pleasantly surprised I was with the construction and quality. Obviously I knew it would be of a high standard with the sort of reputation Parker has, but from the quality of materials to the snug fit of the tip I was really pleased with how it felt. Their consistent quality is what gave them this reputation and there isn't much more I can say about this model of pen that hasn't already been said over the decades.
The Victoria Violet has a polished purple body that contrasts really well against the chrome trim and iconic arrowhead pocket clip. It comes supplied with a Parker blue medium ballpoint refill, which of course can be switched out to suit your preference. Almost any brand that creates pen refills will have one in the Parker format.
I think these new additions turned out really great, one of the standouts from the collection I think you should check out is the Tower Grey Diagonal. The end section of this model has a really awesome laser engraved striped design that looks fantastic.
And the price point on these pens is probably one of the best things about them. The basic "Core Range", which includes the featured Victoria Violet model in this post, has an RRP of £14 (approx. $17 USD). They also have a premium range with more in depth designs that has an RRP of £27 (approx $33 USD). Each Jotter pen comes in a presentation box that would make the perfect gift!
For more details and to see the whole range of Parker Jotter pens you can visit their website.
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In December of 2004, a tsunami hit the shores of India's East coast. The aftermath was beyond horrific. Amidst the devastation, it was recorded that over 1.5 million children were separated from or lost their parents entirely. These desperate children were left to live without the most basic needs such as food and shelter, making them easy targets to predators. Countless young girls and small children were hunted down and captured by child traffickers. Witnessing the horrendous chaos begged the question "who will care for the least of these?"
After much prayer and counsel, one young woman by the name of Judith Jacob dared to begin rescuing these desperate children from brothels, child slavery camps, and street vendors. But as she soon learned, it wouldn't be easy.
Judith's first rescue mission was at a brick quarry located on the outskirts of Chennai, where she had met a little girl and began learning her story. In the middle of their conversation, Judith heard what she thought was rain, only to turn back and realize that it wasn't rain, but twenty-five men running towards them throwing rocks in an attempt to stone them. In what was a narrow escape and by the grace of God, Judith broke free.
She leased a small home and carried on the mission of rescuing children from brick quarries, labor camps, street-begging, firework factories, and prostitution. In April 2007, Judith was able to save seven children from a labor camp where they had worked 12-hour days building bricks in the excruciating Indian sun, eating only one meal per day. This was the birth of Life Children's Home. By the year 2010, Judith had rescued thirty-seven children.
Over the last nine years, over 500 children have been rescued thanks to Judith, her husband, Sid, and their loyal team. Because of the work of Life Children's Home, these precious lives have been given a home where their needs are met, their hearts are loved, and their hope is renewed.
Life Children's Home aims to not only rescue these victims but to bring lasting healing and transformation. Each woman and child cared for are given food, clothing, education, medical help, counseling, and a safe haven where they can learn to dream again. But most importantly, each person at Life Children's Home is loved and as we have seen over and over: love transforms.
Currently, Life Children's Home is a safe haven to over 100 children and young women. Each child housed and cared for has overcome horrific tragedy and is constantly reminded of their hope for a tomorrow. Every day, Judith and her team at Life Children's Home works tirelessly to provide the best resources—natural and spiritual—from the food they eat and the clothes they wear, to the healthcare, counseling, and education they are given.
None of this would be possible without the generosity and support from loyal friends and partners in India and around the world. Thank you for your support, your sacrifice, and your passion to stop human trafficking in India. You are part of the reason why these children have a renewed hope for life and eternity.


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SPRINGFIELD — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin took the extraordinary step of devoting his entire State of the State message earlier this month to highlight what he described as a "full-blown heroin crisis" in his state.
"It is a crisis bubbling just beneath the surface that may be invisible to many but is already highly visible to law enforcement, medical personnel, social service and addiction treatment providers and too many Vermont families," Shumlin said.
The issue resonates in Western Massachusetts on a number of levels, including law enforcement. State police routinely intercept the northern flow of heroin on Interstate 91. Police here and in Holyoke often arrest suspects who head south from Vermont and New Hampshire to make large-scale purchases of heroin.
Last month, state police pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 91 in Hatfield and seized more 1,200 bags of heroin - much of it labeled "Obama Care."
Just last week, a broken headlight and taillight led to a state trooper's arrest of a man and two women from Vermont on heroin charges on Hampden Street in Holyoke.
"That's a common problem in Holyoke," Holyoke Police Capt. Denise Duguay said. "We often have people from out of town coming here to buy drugs, particularly heroin and cocaine. Oftentimes it's Vermont and New Hampshire, but it's especially Vermont."
Timothy W. Purington, director of prevention services for Tapestry Health in Northampton, applauded Shumlin's heroin message. The crisis, he said, is not just in Vermont; it's throughout New England.
"It's the secret of New England that nobody is talking about," Purington said.
Shumlin said Vermont's Drug Task Force estimates that more than $2 million worth of heroin and other opiates are being trafficked into Vermont each week.
The heroin trade in the Green Mountain State is fueled by simple economics, the governor said.
"Dealers can make a lot of money from addicts in Vermont," he said. "A $6 bag of heroin in New York City can go for up to $30 here. So think about that: A $6 purchase could sell for five times as much, just a few hours up the interstate."
Sgt. John Delaney agreed with Shumlin, although he said the heroin available here is even cheaper. A bag of heroin in Springfield goes for about $5, he said. And in New York City it's only marginally cheaper than in Springfield, perhaps $4 or $5, he said.
"The further you go into Vermont or New Hampshire, the more the prices go up," said Delaney, aide to Commissioner William J. Fitchet.
"People come to Springfield and Holyoke rather than making the (longer ride) to New York."
Delaney said heroin is purer and cheaper now than it has ever been "because there is so much of it. There is a glut on the market."
Shumlin said the high cost of a heroin habit in Vermont is fueling an increase in crime throughout the state.
"A heroin habit in Vermont can cost an addict tens of thousands of dollars a year, and that's before they put a roof over their heads, food on the table or sneakers for the kids," Shumlin said.
In his message, Shumlin cited a film by Bess O'Brien called "The Hungry Heart," which focused on the efforts of a St. Albans doctor to ease opiate addiction in his community.
One of the addicts featured in the film started using drugs in the 10th grade and developed a habit that quickly went from $100 a week to a mind-boggling $3,500 a week.
Some of the numbers that Shumlin offered in his message from Montpelier are especially grim. Since 2000, Vermont has seen a 770 percent increase in treatment for all opiates; last year the state's number of deaths from overdoses nearly doubled from the previous year.
Also last year, there were twice as many federal indictments against heroin dealers than in the prior two years and over five times as many as had been obtained in 2010.
Shumlin said the heroin crisis got its start in Vermont as an OxyContin and prescription drug-addiction problem.
Delaney said it's much the same in Western Massachusetts and that those who get hooked on OxyContin or oxycodone down here often move on to heroin because it's cheaper.
"It's a lot cheaper buying a bag of heroin than it is to buy an 80 mg "oxy" for 50 to 80 bucks," he said.
Duguay agreed: "The appeal for heroin has increased because of the OxyContin problem. People are resorting to heroin because they are addicted to this drug."
Oxycodone is an opioid painkiller. OxyContin, a brand name for that particular drug, has a time-release mechanism.
Shumlin gave an early version of his heroin message in November when the Brattleboro Retreat gave him its annually bestowed Anna Marsh Award.
"Think about it," he said while speaking on the prescription opiate issue at that event. "We pass out FDA-approved OxyContin in our society with very little thought. Now, if you think that OxyContin isn't a pill of opiates known as heroin, you are wrong."
The award recognizes individuals for their advocacy on behalf of people with mental illness and addiction.
In his State of the State message, Shumlin called for dramatic increases in drug treatment across the state, expanded intervention programs for users, stronger and better coordinated law enforcement, tougher sentences for those who transport illegal drugs into Vermont and enhanced penalties for those who carry weapons into homes to feed their habits.


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Important locations on the Oregon coastline include the towns of Astoria and Seaside, Ecola State Park, Three Capes Scenic Drive and Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Other locations appearing on an Oregon coastline map are Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Cape Arago.Continue Reading
Astoria, Oregon, located on the northernmost coast of the state, is historically significant for several reasons. Famous explorers Lewis and Clark spent a winter in the area at Fort Clatsop. Fort Stevens State Park is home to the remains of the Peter Iredale shipwreck of 1906. The town also plays a significant role in Oregon's rich seagoing history.
Seaside, Oregon, also located on the northern coastline, was the first beach resort town established in the state. The Seaside Promenade is its most famous landmark, dating back to the 1920s. The town's Broadway is filled with restaurants, shops and family attractions.
Ecola State Park, located in Cannon Beach, Oregon, contains hiking trails adjacent to the beach and is home to Haystack Rock and Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Three Capes Scenic Drive, located between Tillamook and Pacific City, provides views as it connects Capes Meares, Lookout and Kiwanda. Cape Kiwanda's giant sand dune provides a view of Oregon's unique sculpted sandstone cliffs.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in Lincoln County, Oregon, is located about midway down the state's coastline. Twenty-six miles of hiking trails wind through rain forest and rocky coastlines. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area covers 40 miles of the state's southern coastline. All-terrain vehicles are allowed through the dunes, which are populated with intermittent campgrounds.
Cape Arago, one of Oregon's southernmost capes, offers walking paths with cliff views. Its inter-tidal area provides the opportunity for seal and sea lion viewing.Learn more about The West


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The Culture of the Old World
- Leon Trotsky, Ibsen
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- Leon Trotsky, Poetry, the Machine, and the Poetry of the Machine
- Leon Trotsky, On the Novel in General and on The Three of Them in Particular
- Leon Trotsky, Culture and the Little White Bull
- Paul Flewers, Vekhi and the Retreat from Reason
Impressionism: Trotsky in Vienna
- Fritz Keller, Trotsky in Vienna
- Leon Trotsky, On Death and Eros
- Leon Trotsky, A New Year's Conversation about Art
- Leon Trotsky, The Vienna Secession of 1909
- Leon Trotsky, Two Viennese Exhibitions
- Leon Trotsky, On the Intelligentsia
- Leon Trotsky, Vienna Secession 1913
The Culture of the Transition Period
- John Plant, Trotsky, Art and the Revolution
- Antonio Gramsci, A Letter to Leon Trotsky on Futurism
- Leon Trotsky, For Quality – For Culture!
Culture Under the Dictators
- Pierre Naville, Trotsky on Art and Literature
- Richard Greeman, Did Trotsky Read Serge?
- Esther Leslie, Elective Affinities
- James T. Farrell, A Memoir of Leon Trotsky
- Leon Trotsky, Marcel Martinet
- Leon Trotsky, The Attitude of Men of Letters
- An Interview with Jean Malaquais
- Fritz Keller, Stalinism versus Hedonism
The International Federation of Independent Revolutionary Artists
- Maurice Nadeau, Trotsky and Breton
- Leon Trotsky, You Must Not Whisper
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- Tom Cowan (1929–1998), by Ernie Rogers
- Cornelius Castoriadis (1922–1997), by Alex Economou
- Morris Lewit (1903–1998), by Alan Wald
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By Brenda J. Church on May 19 2018 03:57:22
Division with remainders. Your child will most likely come across or ask about situations where division "does not work." These can be explained with the introduction of the remainder. It is an important idea to understand as the division of larger numbers will require the "carrying" of this remainder.
When you start teaching division to your child you should introduce division as being a sharing operation where objects are shared (or divided) into a number of groups of equal number.
Long Division. There are different methods for dividing multi-digit numbers (long division). One way is a combination of estimation/ trial and error and multiplication. There is also a commonly used algorithmic method that is well explained and illustrated here at mathisfun.com.
Once you have built an understanding of the concept of division you can try using these division worksheets. When teaching early division you should also discuss that division has an opposite. Discuss how division is about separating sets, while the opposite type of math, called multiplication is about combining sets. Explore this relationship with your child as it will be important when recalling basic facts to solve division problems. Introduce fact families (e.g. 5 x 3 =15, 3 x 5 = 15, 15 ÷ 3 = 5, 15 ÷ 5 = 3).


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As per 2017 Palan, Swathi Natchathiram will be a year of mixed fortune. Some trouble in career and personal life. Financial gains. Astrology Predictions or Palangal for Swathi Natchathiram for 2017 based on birth star is given below: March, April, August, and September are good in 2017. January, June and December will see both good and bad. February, May, July, October and November 2017 are tough periods. Swathi Natchathiram is the 15th birth star among 27 Natchathirams in Hindu Jyothisham or astrology. Swathi is in Tula Rashi or Thula Kurru (Libra Zodiac) according to Hindu moon astrology, panchang and traditional calendar in Tamil Nadu.
Career – Those who have been working in temporary positions or on probation will be made permanent. Some of you will quit job in a distant place and take up a profession of your liking. Good year for doctors and teachers. Job related court cases for some. You will get promotion. Some of you will be able to impress seniors and management. Good year for people working in banks. Not a good year for IT professionals and those looking to shift abroad.
Finance – You will be cheated by false financial promises. Avoid taking risk in money matters. Should not indulge in money deals with people you have little knowledge. You will start the initial steps of a new house. Some of you will buy a new vehicle. You will get back important property documents. Some of you will buy new property buy selling an old one. Gains through sale of old items.
Personal Life – You will not be able to keep your word and this will cause strain in relationships. Some of you will face legal troubles. Some of you will go against the wishes of your parents. Spouse will be understanding. Children will make parents proud. Those in a relationship will face reversals due to misunderstanding. Friends will come to your help in crisis. You will be bothered by silly issues. Some of you will show suicidal tendencies. Marriage will be fixed in this year. Unexpected travels for some. Spiritual journeys will be hectic.
Business – You will quit partnership business and begin on your own. There will be lot of paper work regarding your business this year. Gains for those having business related to educational materials. Those having automobile related business will see a stagnant year. Good year for farmers. Some of you will end all business and invest money in bank and bonds. Employ related case will be settled in your favour.
Students will get good results in exams. Confusion regarding higher studies will cause some damage. Avoid bad friendship and taking risk in study related matters. Not a favorable year for researchers.
Health trouble will keep you occupied. Health of a family member that was giving you some concern will improve.


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Thursday, August 12, 2010
The Best Things in Life are Free
One of the delightful things about living in our particular part of the city is the number of little (and big) treasures you can come across just out for a stroll.
While it can be disheartening to come across a beautiful or useful piece of furniture left by the sidewalk for the elements to destroy, few things are more fun than discovering some little gem that has clearly just been waiting for you to come along and pick it up.
It is understood that items left at the curb or at the edge of a lawn are free to a good home.
At least I hope that's the understanding.
Otherwise I totally just stole someone's sweet vintage Palizzios!
P.S. Those of you who are concerned at my scavenging ways will be happy to hear I am finally, (finally, finally) employed!
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Sent in by: Matt of Lawrence, KS
Get roping just don't get tagged.
This game is for 4 or more players and should be played outside or in an open area.
To play, you need a 5-foot-long piece of rope.
Pick one person to spin the rope. Everyone else gets in a circle around him. He needs to spin the rope low to the ground.
Everyone else tries to jump over the rope. The rope should spin fast enough so that it doesn't hit the ground, but slow enough so that it's not going too fast for people to jump over.
If a person gets tagged by the rope, he is out.
The last person not tagged by the rope is the winner.
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Past the seeker as he prayed came the crippled and the beggar and the beaten. And seeing them...he cried, "Great God, how is it that a loving creator can see such things and yet do nothing about them?"...God said, "I did do something. I made you." -- Sufi Teaching...and you, and you, and me.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Finding a Message
Today I found myself looking for a pithy quote on the environment and sustainability for use on a commemorative plaque. I never found exactly what I was looking or, but I did find this quote, which is so powerful that it demanded that I stop what I was doing, so as to be fully open to the personal significance of this teaching.
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Dubai is the right place to establish a museum looking at innovation in design, according to Middle East Architect of the Year Salim Hussain.
The architect, who works for Brewer Smith Brewer Gulf, spoke about the planned Museum of the Future, to be designed by Shaun Killa. Models of the proposed structure have been together by 3dr Models.
Hussain said: "Dubai is a place where new opportunities are actively sought out and developed – where better to look to the future?
"It is an interesting description by the architect – a solid mass to present the known present and a void to represent the unknown future. It looks quite elegant and will be interesting to see how this develops in the context of the towers that surround it and how the abstract nature of 'future' is finally represented."
Hussain said he wanted to see the museum contain "anything that pushes the boundaries"
"This could be design or new discoveries in engineering, genetics, fashion – anything that can raise the level of debate for the UAE, the region and even the world," he said.


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Sweetstall yet again came up trumps for me today and in reaction to my review on the Nestle Milo bar from Australia, the guys thought it right to send me through a sample of the South African variant of the bar.
Despite being under the same 'Milo' brand the bar was distinctly different in proposition. It weighed in at a smaller 42g bar and comprised simply of a bar of milk chocolate with 'choco malt (17%)' spread througout. The bar was fairly substantial though I feel it could have done with being about at least 20% bigger...making it round a 50g bar. The bar was presented nicely in a green foil wrapper - the bar itself was unspectacular in appearance though it was fresh looking with a smooth surface, it also broke up easily went sectioned.
The bar had a nice milky smell that had a slight hint of maltyness - it gave a very real indication of how the bar was going to taste. The milk chocolate had a relatively nice texture that melted in the mouth at a nice steady rate. Its texture was neither the softest or the smoothest though this mattered very little with the extra roughness added by the powder like Milo. The milk chocolate was pleasant enough in flavour - it had a pretty standard Neslte milk chocolate flavour...more milky than cocoa based , sweet but not overly so...just real unoffensive average milk chocolate. The 'Milo' choco malt wasnt over generously portioned and held a pretty low key presence at the bottom of each of the blocks. Despite its relatively low presence it tasted delicious and had a really pleasant crunchy biscuity flavour. The choco malt reminded me very much of Oreo cookies but with a slightly more established honey noted flavour with just the tiniest hint of salt.
Overall this bar is another great tasting extension of the 'Milo' brand though there is a slight job to be done with the way the bar is put togther and proportioned. The milk chocolate was pleasant enough, its milky flavour was tasty if a little unspectacular. The bars main strength though lay in the Milo element which unfortunately just wasnt generouly portioned enough. Simply put the Milo choco malt element had a delicious taste - biscuity and original in its flavour...it just need implementing more. I wouldn't recommend this variation of the Milo over its Australian counterpart but Milo fans will inevitably enjoy this. Its a nice bar but its also a pretty average one at the same time...worth a look at if you come across it.
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Get into the habit of dealing with God about everything. Unless in the first waking moment of the day you learn to fling the door wide back and let God in, you will work on a wrong level all day; but swing the door wide open and pray to your Father in secret, and every public thing will be stamped with the presence of God.
In the spiritual domain, criticism is love turned sour. In a wholesome spiritual life there is no room for criticism. The critical faculty is an intellectual one, not a moral one. If criticism becomes a habit it will destroy the moral energy of the life and paralyse spiritual force. The only person who can criticise human beings is the Holy Spirit.
In the spiritual domain, criticism is love turned sour... If criticism becomes a habit, it will destroy the moral energy of the life and paralyze the spiritual force... Whenever you are in a critical temper, it is impossible to enter into communion with God. Criticism makes you hard and vindictive and cruel, and leaves you with the flattering unction that you are a superior person. It is impossible to develop the characteristics of a saint and maintain a critical attitude.
Your god may be your little Christian habit - the habit of prayer or Bible reading at certain times of your day. Watch how your Father will upset your schedule if you begin to worship your habit instead of what the habit symbolizes. We say, 'I can't do that right now; this is my time alone with God.' No, this is your time alone with your habit.
We are in danger of forgetting that we cannot do what God does, and that God will not do what we can do. We cannot save ourselves nor sanctify ourselves, God does that; but God will not give us good habits, He will not give us character, He will not make us walk aright. We have to do all that ourselves.
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This lemony chicken vegetable soup checks all the boxes. It's hearty, healthy, satisfying and tastes incredible. Jump to the Lemony Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe or read on to see how we make it.
Lately, when we are out of ideas for what to cook for dinner, this soup (or a variation of it) is where we turn. At under 250 calories a serving, it's healthy and since it's packed to the brim with veggies and chicken, it's ultra-satisfying.
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How to Make The Best Veggie-Packed Chicken Soup
We love soups to be hearty and satisfying. For this lemony chicken soup, we add five vegetables.
There's onion, carrots, fennel, zucchini and kale! There's a small amount of pasta in there, too. It's optional, but we found that adding just under a cup of dry pasta to the pot adds just enough to make the soup dinner worthy without being hungry after.
The trick to making this soup is to cook the vegetables in two stages. The hearty veggies like onion, carrot and fennel go in first. When they are soft and sweet, we add garlic, herbs and chicken stock. Then simmer for about 20 minutes.
Since the zucchini and kale wilt and soften so easily, they don't need as much cooking time. They're added at the end with the pasta, which only needs about 10 minutes.
For the chicken, you can use leftover or previously cooked chicken — see our whole roasted chicken recipe. Or if you don't have any on hand, roast a few chicken thighs in the oven.
We simply slide them into a 400 degree oven and roast until they are cooked through. This keeps the chicken flavorful and juicy. You can even use some of the roasting juices in the soup. Chicken breasts work, too!
For another delicious way to cook chicken, take a look at our Shredded Chicken Recipe. Here, we gently simmer chicken thighs in water with onion and spices. You could definitely use this method to cook the chicken for this soup! If you do, use the cooking liquid as some or all of the stock called for in our recipe below (it is delicious).
Serve this chicken and veggie soup with our Sesame Garlic Flatbreads or a side of Homemade Focaccia Bread.
For more hearty soups, take a look at our Utterly Delicious Chipotle Bean Chili, our Easy Three Ingredient Tomato Soup or this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup from Scratch.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, review it, and don't forget to tag a photo #inspiredtaste on Instagram. Happy cooking!
Lemony Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
This easy lemony chicken vegetable soup recipe checks all the boxes. It's hearty, healthy, satisfying and tastes incredible. Follow our directions below for cooking chicken from scratch or use leftover/previously cooked chicken in it's place. You will need about 2 cups of shredded or chopped chicken. The soup is also very tasty without the chicken added.
You Will NeedFor the chicken
1 1/2 pounds skin-on chicken thighs, see notes
1 teaspoon olive oil
Pinch salt and fresh ground pepper
3 to 4 sprigs fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary or sageFor the soup
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
2 medium carrots, chopped, about 1 cup
1 medium fennel bulb, core removed and chopped, about 1 1/4 cups
2 cloves garlic, minced, about 2 teaspoons
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, optional
1 bay leaf
7 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock or use homemade, see our chicken stock recipe
1 medium zucchini, chopped, about 1 cup
1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped, about 4 to 5 cups chopped
3/4 cup small dried pasta, we love orecchiette
Fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
2 to 3 fresh lemon slices with seeds removed
Grated parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- Cook Chicken
- Make Soup
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or use a small oven-safe pan. Make a bed for the chicken with a few sprigs of fresh herbs. Rub the chicken with the teaspoon of olive oil then lightly season with salt and pepper.
Cook until a thermometer pierced into the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside until the chicken is cool enough to touch. Remove the chicken from the skin and bones then chop into small pieces.
About 10 minutes before the chicken is cooked, make the soup. Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (we use our Dutch oven). Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil along with the onions, carrot, fennel and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and look glossy, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, herbs and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the stock, turn up the heat and bring to a very low simmer. When the stock comes to a simmer, you will likely need to turn the heat down to medium-low to keep it there. Stir in a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a generous amount of pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the zucchini, kale, pasta, and the chopped chicken. If you like, add some or all of the cooking juices left at the bottom of the pan the chicken was roasted in. Continue to cook at a low simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Taste the soup and adjust with more salt — we usually end up adding 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons total, but this will vary based on the stock you use.
Just before serving, drop the lemon slices into the soup. Serve with a little grated parmesan cheese on top (optional).
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Chicken Thighs vs. Breasts: We use chicken thighs a lot in our kitchen and find they have much more flavor than chicken breasts. They are also a little cheaper at the store. If you have chicken breasts, don't worry. They can be used in place of the thighs. Just roast until cooked through.
- Pasta: If you plan to serve the whole batch of soup straight away, add the pasta according to our directions above. If you plan to enjoy the soup over a few days, it's best to cook the pasta separately and then add it to the soup since as the soup sits, the pasta will soak up the liquid and become mushy.
- Storing: The soup will keep in the refrigerator for a few days and in the freezer up to a month. It's best to keep the pasta and soup separate when storing since the pasta will absorb liquid and become too soft. If when you reheat the soup, it seems dry, add a splash of stock or water — there should be enough flavor.
- Turmeric adds color and a richness to the soup. It isn't absolutely necessary and you will likely find that most store-bought stocks already have it added.
- Nutrition Facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values.
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Product DetailsIshiro Honda directed this fourth Godzilla film (the second for Mothra), which is bogged down at the start by an uninteresting set-up involving corporate intrigue and a pair of boring reporters. Godzilla's first appearance is not very impressive, as he rises from a sandy beach looking distinctly the worse for wear since his last outing in Kingukongu Tai Gojira (1963). The miniscule Peanut Sisters (Emi Ito, Yumi Ito) are around again, looking for one of the giant eggs which their moth goddess is always losing, and the usual heavy-handed moralizing about mankind's destructive nature is very much in evidence. Other than the peculiar set decoration on an irradiated island which looks as if it fell out of a 1930s adventure movie, the first 50 minutes or so are quite weak. After that, however, the toy tanks start firing, the natives start fleeing, the beasts start battling, and the film starts to be entertaining. The fight scenes are well-staged, given the clumsiness of the participants, and stand as some of the best such sequences of the 1960s. The eventual capture and electrocution of Godzilla in a giant net is nicely handled as well.
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A few weeks ago, there were some new photos of Fergie, celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas. It seemed like Fergie had purchased herself a new face for her birthday, although her husband Josh Duhamel claimed that her drastically new look was the result of "new lipstick." Ha! Anyway, these are some photos of Fergie and Josh at a benefit for the Red Cross. Fergie's face is still looking… different. But she looks good, I'm not saying that. I'd even dare to say that Fergie got a appropriate work done – she doesn't look scary and frozen-faced, she just looks "refreshed" and "younger".
As for what Fergie may or may not have gotten done, Star Magazine got some plastic surgeons to talk about what they think might have happened. According to one, Fergie has had an estimated $30,000 plastic surgery makeover. NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Schwartz (who doesn't treat Fergie) claims that she's had a brow lift, eyelid lift and filler in her cheeks: "Fergie's forehead looks tighter, her jaw line is sharper, she looks fresh-faced and years younger because her skin is so taut and smooth, and it creates a well-rested look." Another plastic surgeon suggests that Fergie has gotten Botox injections in her eyebrows, and thinks she also got a chemical peel.
By the way, I don't know who designed Fergie's dress, but it's cute. Paris Hilton was also at this event (I don't care enough to put photos up of her), and she was wearing a ball gown. I think Fergie looks totally appropriate for the event.
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For Premier VIP guests, Washington DC's biggest NYE party kicks off at 8:30 pm in the Ballroom Hall, a half an hour before General Admission guest. Take in the music and entertainment as you enjoy an additional hour of the premium open bar and an upgraded menu of deluxe, fine dining fare available only to VIP guests. Feeling extra indulgent? Opt for one of the VIP packages offering deluxe perks including reserved seating, bottle service, and more.
This NYE mega-event takes over the Ballroom event spaces in the Washington Hilton, the upscale hospitality giant and favorite host of high-profile media affairs in DC. No matter what your particular party scene is in the moment, you can pick your NYE adventure throughout the night at this premier event. Join the ranks of A-listers like Kerry Washington, Priyanka Chopra, Bryan Cranston, Kendall Jenner, and Emma Watson, who just months ago attended the prestigious 2016 White House Correspondents Dinner in these same halls, and ring in the New Year with a bang.
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Just like online marketing moves, one has to be very careful when changing one's website. There is no need of rushing into changes; instead, one should use the A/B testing method in order to have things slow and steady. By making little changes to the website, such as fonts, layouts, etc and waiting for it to fetch response, one can make the website turn over a new leaf, one step at a time of course. By introducing changes slowly and steadily, you will also be able to find out exactly what caused the drop in terms of the website's users or visitors.
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If you believe that these are issues that are troubling your online marketing campaigns and your website are preventing visitors from engaging and meeting the goals of your site, this could cause some panic. You shouldn't worry, however, as it isn't necessary to redesign your site from the ground up in order to increase its efficacy and the returns that you are getting from your online marketing efforts. There are a number of small tweaks that will dramatically enhance your website design and your online marketing returns.
Changing the font is the first, easy step that you can take to update and freshen your web pages so that your site is easier to use overall. Simply create several test pages using different colors and fonts and then run a test to see how people like these changes and respond to them. You might like the look of a particular font but could discover during the testing phase that other people are having a hard time reading it. You are also able to use this test to alter placement and sizing in order to see which options capture the most attention.
Altering the background image or color on your site is just as easy and just as effective. Use photos that are interesting and engaging rather than stock photography and chose colors that fit your brand and your brand personality. Also, make sure to try out different versions, given that people who implement these designs are usually too close to them to identify problems when critiquing them.
Altering the logo of your brand is something else that you can do quickly and easily. The logo is frequently hidden at the bottom of the site or if it is placed at the top it might be too small. You want people who visit your pages to know that they are on the correct pages for you brand and you want them to recognize your brand immediately and thus, the logo should be prominent. Do not go overboard and make this so big that it takes up the whole screen as you want the site to be aesthetically pleasing overall just like all of your other online marketing efforts.
Make Your Website Design Stand Out
It must be absolutely and immediately clear to any visitor to your website what your company or product is, and having an easy to use website is one of the most important aspects of online marketing. Many online users who simply cannot figure out what a website is trying to tell them or what the company specializes in will simply move on to the next site in the search engine listings. Most of us have done that before.
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Consider the basics of color theory when designing your website, and most of us have a grasp of such concepts as red meaning exciting and lively, and blue meaning calm or peaceful. The colors you use can say a lot about you and your company and brand. Using gray and blue colors are not likely to get any visitor to your site excited, although that doesn't mean you cant use those colors. Some color combinations are hard to read and should be avoided when trying to be effective at online marketing, such as dark text against a dark background or neon colors.
Is Website Design Affecting Your Visitors?
Guest Blog post by Terry Boddie, President & Agency Liaison Director at Marketing Media Management
When developing your website you included all the information you thought you customers would need, including pictures and other relevant content. You've worked to optimize and promote it across various online channels, and you have brought many visits to the site. Even though you have these visits, your site is not performing as it should, and these potential customers are exiting the site without doing any of the website's goals. The reason for these issues might be something simple- the website's design is causing users to become frustrated and leave.
When customers come to a website most don't ever scroll down into an area called 'past the fold'. Despite this, many websites put the site's navigation or important information at the bottom of the page, causing visitors to see the top of the page, not see navigation, and leave the page. A similar issue is caused by wanting to add in content for the website the page got filled with too much information and now necessary parts are hidden and difficult to find. Consumers don't spend much time looking on websites, and if they can't find what they need quickly they will exit the website and try another, who will most likely be your competitor.
It's also necessary to think about the size, color, and font of the text on the site. Too large or tiny can make it hard to read, and some colors are difficult to read when used together. Having too many different fonts can also make it harder to read. Step back from your site and see if you can read it from a distance and search out all the important navigation within a few seconds; if you can't then your website's design is part of the problem.
Why Use Mobile Marketing?
Guest Blog post by Terry Boddie, President & Agency Liaison Director at Marketing Media Management
Should your business start using mobile marketing techniques? It certainly provides an immense marketing opportunity with the vast number of people using mobile devices, but you must first determine that this is the audience you want to connect with, and that the best and most effective way to do so is mobile marketing.
Mobile devices are truly such a personal medium that it is the main reason to use mobile marketing. People are looking at their phones throughout the day, carrying them constantly, and sleeping next to them at night. Sending online marketing messages through the mobile devices is so common today because it creates such a personal experience. This is also why if used incorrectly people can and will become very upset and offended. Pushing aggressively through mobile marketing devices can make customers not trust the brand, and actually feel somewhat violated.
Cell phones are always carried and available, and they are kept on so you will not ever miss an urgent call. This means then that no matter wherever they might be, you can send marketing messages to your audience. Knowing that the audience is always being reached means that it is important to be creative to get your intended message across. Be aware also, that too many messages being constantly sent can make the recipients feel overwhelmed, and they might unsubscribe from your online marketing.
You can also see exact numbers of how many people have gotten your message through mobile analytics, and the number who went ahead with a purchase. This system of checking is so valuable to any business trying to see if they are making an adequate return on their mobile marketing investments. With the vast amount of available mobile applications, all brands strive to reach their audience with a creative one, but true success has been found by only a few. In the course of creating your app, make certain you know and understand just what it will be that the end user will get out of it, and also just what will be provided to your brand by it.
How to Use Mobile Marketing- Part 2
Mobile Web Marketing
Because so many people today are viewing the web with their mobile devices, the usual web advertising isn't reaching the masses it did before. Lots of websites are using responsive design when sites are created, which enables them to scale to working properly on mobile devices. Some site create their own mobile pages. This gives them full customization and enables them to display their mobile marketing in a very effective manner.
QR Codes
Developed originally to help auto manufacturers track parts, QR Codes are a fast and easy way of providing a link between online content and the real world. All users have to do is scan their QR Code using a mobile device, and they can see a broad range of branded content. In spite of its vast potential, QR codes haven't caught on as well as predicted. However, when used properly they can be successful.
GPS and Location Based
Nearly all mobile devices now carry a GPS device within them. This allows mobile marketers a way to track where their user is going. A lot of devices also carry some type of location detection system as well. Whenever users happen to walk near a store, that brand is able to utilize the GPS tracking capabilities to send a message to that device and entice that person to shop there. Once in the store, the GPS tracking system is used for researching how that shopper moves through the store, sending messages as they move around in the store. It is powerful marketing.
New Technology
It appears that every new mobile device today is coming out with new technologies already included. Mobile marketers are finding new and better ways of utilizing each new technology. NFC (Near Field Communication) is being used on a lot of devices. This involves a small transmitter that sends information to the user's device. A good example of this technology is how a poster is able to send out more information to a specific user when they are walking by.
Only a few brands have been able to use augmented reality successfully. However, its impact has been huge. Augmented reality utilizes the camera on mobile devices and the screen for superimposing content onto the real-world screen image. Online marketing and mobile marketing have truly evolved together, with mobile marketing really charging the gate.
How to Use Mobile Marketing- Part 1
Online marketing has expanded along with technological advancements in mobile marketing technology. New devices and updated apps and programs are drawing in more users and challenging current users to keep up with the gadgetry. This is an excellent opportunity for those who own online businesses or advertise their local businesses online. Whether utilizing smart phones, tablets, iPads or laptops, some tried and true strategies used on early devices continue to be the same, while other techniques in mobile marketing continue to grow and change.
Text Message and Multimedia Advertising
Sending marketing messages through texts, images, videos, and audio recordings works as it originally did, though users must first agree to accept such advertising. When users subscribe or opt-in to receive these marketing messages, they are much more likely to view and follow links.
Many times, theses messages contain special promotions and coupons viewers can use to get a discount on products they find interesting or useful, although these online marketing messages are also used to inform the viewer of changes and updates in the company or tell them about available items and services.
Online Marketing – There are Apps for That
When a person joins a list or downloads applications to their phone, advertisers will send interactive messages to promote products and encourage further interest.
Mobile applications are effective online marketing tools for a couple of reasons. Businesses find that providing useful apps improves customer relationships. Such an application requires a person to look at the screen in order to interact. Advertisers display their ads while apps load and may require additional views before users continue. Most often, this type of advertising appears in free downloads and when users choose to purchase the app, the advertisements stop.


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Tom Hanks Is Roaming the Streets As Captain Sully, So Watch Out, Geese!
He is literally the captain now.
Shortly after rescuing a poor Fordham student's ID, Tom Hanks began prowling the streets in costume as another New York City hero: "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, whom Hanks is playing in a biopic directed by Clint Eastwood. "Silver fox!" said humans; "Not again!" said geese.


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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Pinocchio Art
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So storybook-esque! :DReplyDelete
The Lobster Inn. Beautiful.ReplyDelete
Oh my God ! That pan ! O.OReplyDelete
The sprawling town, with patched together paper, is fascinating. As is the lighting in the one below it.ReplyDelete
Quick question, if anyone has a guess. What was the medium used for 'The lobster Inn'? Charcoal? The lighting just seems so smooth and beautiful.Replies
Seeing this gorgeous artwork (along with the final product) it's such an amazing surprise that they made that film in such a short span of time, including 6 months of work that Walt scrapped. It's probably the most beautifully-crafted film that they ever did. Everything's so detailed and lush, and it all holds together so well.ReplyDelete
I especially love the little "hints" for upcoming films in that first image, including "The Concert Feature".
This is simply amazing to look at. Thank you so much for sharing. I was just wondering Mr. Deja how long have you been studying art like this?ReplyDeleteReplies
All my life actually, where and whenever I could find it. In magazines, books and newspaper articles. Later on at Disney of course.Delete
- AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 4:42 PM
s t u n n i n g ! most of them I had never seen beforeReplyDelete
So great art again! :)ReplyDelete
what a titanic task! Lights, shadows:WowReplyDelete
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I love the work in this animated film. The draftsmen ship is gust so great. Andreas if you have time I know you have a lot on your plate but could you watch this flower sack test. ether on will do.ReplyDelete
Pinocchio was always my favorite early Disney feature and I think it was because of all the fantastical locations they went to.ReplyDelete


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What to CookWeeknight Cooking
Dinner Tonight: Lightness & Spice
Inspiration for tonight's dinner: lightness and spice. With Valentine's Day comes excess and indulgence -- as well it should! Steak, lobster (plus the requisite loads of butter), silky triple-crème cheeses, and probably a good flute or two of bubbly on a Tuesday night is a wonderful thing, but it's also a treat that could use a little tempering later in the week.
Oftentimes, OD-ing on fatty, salty foods overwhelms our taste buds, and the foods that come in their wake run the risk of seeming bland in comparision. Not so with this meal. Warming and generously spiced, Roasted Carrot Soup and Mujaddara with Spiced Yogurt together make for a super satisfying, palate-enlivening dinner.
The Menu
Mujaddara with Spiced Yogurt by Rivka
The Grocery List
6-8 large carrots
1 piece fresh ginger
Fresh thyme
3/4 cup french lentils
1 cup jasmine rice
Fresh mint
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Hot paprika
We're assuming you have olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, onions, broth, butter, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and a bit of lemon in your kitchen already. You're a with-it kind of home cook, you've got it together. If you're out, this is the time to stock up!
The Plan: Both recipes happen in a number of 15 minute increments, so the trick is to try and match them up!
1. The very first thing we would do is boil the lentils for the mujaddara and roast the carrots for the soup because it doesn't matter if they sit a bit after they're done.
2. Now get the rice cooking and tackle steps #4-5 of the mujaddara recipe: caramelize those onions!
3. Did you get the mujaddara to the point where the flavors are marrying? It's going to sit for at least 15 minutes, so now is the moment to finish that soup -- puree!
4. Dinner is served.
Aside: We think a nibble or two of good dark chocolate and a little pat on the back wouldn't be out of place after this meal. It was pretty darn virtuous after all. Pat pat, nibble nibble. Dinner is served.


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WASHINGTON — A federal judge is throwing out a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration's funding of embryonic stem cell research.
The lawsuit claimed the research violated a 1996 law that prohibits taxpayer financing for work that harms an embryo. But the Obama administration policy allows research on embryos that were culled long ago through private funding.
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, chief of the federal court in Washington, last year said the lawsuit was likely to succeed and he issued an injunction to block the research while the case continued. But the appeals court overturned his injunction and said the case was likely to fail.
Lamberth said in his ruling Wednesday that he was bound by the higher court's analysis and ruled in favor of the administration's motion to dismiss the case.


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Wow. I don't even know where to begin. See it for yourselves and tell me you didn't laugh your head off…while your chin hits the ground in shock and dismay because this woman is a Republican strategist. Oh…my…god. Save your children!! Don't let them near science and scientists! They're all rapists! 😉
The Daily Show – October 26, 2011
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The Mercedes Benz SLK is and always has been the pied-a-terre of the company's lineup.
Since its inception in 1996, this two-seat, hardtop convertible has been a smaller, less practical place than one's main residence. It was good for little more than a languid weekend with one's spouse or perhaps a means of rewarding a mistress or offspring still attached to your purse or heartstrings.
For 2012, Mercedes remodeled its bantam roadster to such a degree that Ty Pennington would be proud. The resulting SLK350 is an impeccably well-rounded package that asserts its sportiness rather than merely hinting at it.
This effort is a little overdue. Previous SLKs had a petite curvaceousness that foretold a leisurely demeanor rather than a sporty one.


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Enrico Caruso gives gold coins to his staff, including Enza and Laura, to thank them for their hard work. Laura spends hers right away, but Enza treasures hers because it represents not only the kindness and generosity of Caruso but also her beloved Metropolitan Opera.
Before she leaves for America, Enza receives an old blue cameo from her mother that is a family heirloom and treasure. It has been handed down through the generations, and her mother gives it to her in a kind of symbolic passing of the torch, or flame of life. As she does the gold coin from Caruso, Enza holds onto and appreciates the meaning of the blue cameo—the survival of families and love.
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FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Stars will have to wait one more day to see their newest acquisition on the ice.
Signed to a one-year free agent contract last summer, 40-year-old winger Jaromir Jagr didn't arrive in town from his native Czech Republic until early Friday before a case of jet lag delayed his initial appearance at the club's practice facility.
"The guy's just a presence in our locker room," said Dallas coach Glen Gulutzan, whose club missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season last year. "And when you have a guy of that stature and that ability, it makes people think you can win every night and that can be infectious."
The good news is Jagr probably won't need much time to work himself into game shape, as he's already been playing for the Czech team he owns, Kladno. With 24 goals and a league-leading 57 points in 34 games, the two-time Stanley Cup winner—1991-92 with Pittsburgh—seems to have plenty left in the tank.
The NHL's eighth-ranked all-time scorer with 1,653 points, Jagr returned to the league last season after spending three season in Russia and compiled 19 goals and 54 points in 73 games with the Flyers. He had a goal in 11 playoff games.
One area Jagr will surely help is on the Stars' power play, which ranked dead last in the NHL last season with a franchise-worst 13.5 per cent efficiency.
"We're going to put him in his position where he's had the most success, which is kind of running it off the half-wall," Gulutzan said. "He's an offensive guy, he's going to play around 17 minutes a night for us in key offensive situations and we're excited to have him."
Another key off-season acquisition, especially for the power play, is fellow 40-year-old winger Ray Whitney. The 21-year veteran, who finished 13th in the NHL last year with 77 points (24 goals, 53 assists) while helping Phoenix reach the Western Conference finals, will provide offence and leadership alongside captain Brenden Morrow.
"Whitney's going to help our young guys, he's going to help Brenden in getting our message across as well," Gulutzan said. "We're getting a great two-way player, a guy you can put on the ice against anybody. If you look at his minutes, he doesn't play easy minutes, he plays hard minutes and the points on the power play are going to help us tremendously."
Whitney, who won a Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006, said the key to a better power play is having more of them.
"You'll find the more of them you get, the more camaraderie you get, the more used to each other you get and your power play benefits from that. I think with (Jaromir) Jagr and Derek Roy coming in, the guys we've got on the point, I think it is certainly talented enough to be better than 30th," he said.
Between the two old-timers, along with other newcomers like Roy and physical defenceman Aaron Rome, the Stars are feeling good about their chances in 2012-13.
"It's exciting times around here," said Morrow, who turns 34 next Wednesday and is coming off a difficult injury-plagued season that saw him muster just 11 goals and 26 points in 57 games. "We know Ray already, he's been in town for a couple of months, and the experience he has, and Jags, we haven't met yet, hopefully we'll see him over the next couple of days. We're excited to get them in the locker room and to get the jerseys on."
Also missing from practice Friday was last season's leading scorer Loui Eriksson and 35-goal scorer Michael Ryder. While Jagr is expected to be on the ice Saturday, the full roster should be ready to go when training camp likely begins Sunday.


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The opening verses of this week's Torah portion, Va-Yeshev ("He Settled"), teach us of Jacob's special love for his son Joseph. Jacob's preference fuels his other sons' hatred of Joseph, which results in their selling Joseph into slavery and, in a heart-wrenching scene, falsely telling Jacob that Joseph has died.
The text is largely ambiguous about the roots of Jacob's unique love for Joseph that proved so destructive to his family and himself. Did Joseph win Jacob's favor by tearing down his brothers, convincing his father that they were all evildoers, less worthy of their father's love? This seems to be the implication of Genesis 37:2, "Joseph brought bad reports about [the brothers] to their father."
The medieval French exegete Rashi takes this verse to mean that if there was "anything bad he could say to his father about them, he would say it." According to Rashi, this included reports that they were eating limbs torn from live animals, picking on their half-brothers for being born of slave-women, and engaging in incestuous and adulterous relationships.
As an observer of contemporary American culture, this approach to the narrative has a certain resonance for me. To curry his father's favor, Joseph shrewdly employed one of the most time-honored campaign tactics: "Go negative early, often, and without apology if the goal is victory," as Frank Rich put it in a recent article on the subject.
In the campaign for his father's affection, Joseph knew that he only had to be slightly more loveable than his brothers. It is much easier to argue against one's opponents than it is to demonstrate one's superior qualifications.
Yet researchers at Rutgers and George Washington University recently discovered that negative campaigning is actually not a very effective way of "winning votes" from undecided voters. Jacob, then, was probably not swayed by Joseph's negative campaigning.
Negative campaigning is very effective at one thing, though. According to Going Negative, a recent comprehensive study, negative campaigning makes partisans more fiercely supportive of their candidate, and more rabidly opposed to the other guy. Supporters of Candidate X tend to unquestioningly believe negative information about Candidate Y, increasing their affinity for their candidate and seeing it as ammunition for debate. Meanwhile, they simply discount negative information they hear about their candidate, assuming it untrue, thereby fueling their partisan passions even more. Few people in the polis learn anything new or change their minds. Rather, negativity merely intensifies partisanship.
Seen from this perspective, it seems likely that Jacob was predisposed to resonate with Joseph's attacks on his brothers because he was already a Joseph partisan.
The narrative indicates this possibility in several ways. We know that Joseph is the first born of Jacob's favored wife, Rachel. And the narrative says that Jacob loves Joseph more than the other brothers either (interpretations vary) because Joseph was born to Jacob in Jacob's old age, or because he alone among his brothers was receptive to Jacob's teachings.
One thing is clear, though: Jacob did not favor Joseph because of Joseph's negative campaigning. Rather, Joseph's negative campaigning solidified his father's support for him, making Jacob a fiercer pro-Joseph partisan.
In turn, Jacob relates to Joseph the way partisan supporters do: He increases his financial support for Joseph, giving him the "Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat"; he looks the other way as Joseph tells his brothers his hurtful dreams about them; and he encourages Joseph to engage in more negative campaigning. The brothers, for their part, respond to Joseph's negative campaigning the way partisan opponents do: They hate Joseph for it, abandon all pretense of civility toward him and vow to stop at nothing to prevent his success.
The beginning of the Joseph story thus exposes the true effectiveness of negative campaigning -- that, rather than informing and persuading undecided voters, it reinforces and strengthens partisan predispositions. This highlights the precise danger that the practice poses to us both in our personal lives and in the public square. It is toxic because it encourages us to value winning over uncovering truth.
The prevalence of negative campaigning, especially in our time, profoundly increases the extent to which we, like Jacob, simply see our task as picking ideological sides. It encourages our tendency to close ourselves to other perspectives, to never fully listen to new information if it does not reinforce our predispositions. We watch MSNBC or Fox News, always assuming that the one we agree with is right and the other is wrong; and we rarely question our assumptions.
Interesting to note, Jacob accepts all of Joseph's reports about his brothers on faith, never investigating the veracity of his claims, never even questioning the brothers about their behavior. Yet even the most careful reader of the text has no indication that any of Joseph's accusations are true. Similarly, in the echo chamber of our own unquestioned assumptions, unchallenged loyalties and ideologically biased information sources of choice, our partisanship grows more fervent, and our horizons more limited, with every negative ad we see.
In this year's presidential campaign, nearly 90 percent of all ads were negative, and in other campaigns, the use of negative ads jumped 800 percent from 2008 to 2012, aided by Super PACs and other outside groups. Is it any wonder that we face the paradox of living in an era of unparalleled access to the broadest possible spectrum of information and perspectives, and yet we are increasingly polarized and ignorant?
A lesson of Va-Yeshev, the dramatic first episode in the Joseph saga, is that negative campaigning, which fuels partisanship at the expense of discovering truth, has dangerous consequences. To this, the Jewish tradition responds that God's very nature is truth, a sentiment observant Jews remind themselves twice daily when reciting the Sh'ma. And our most sacred human task is, as Psalm 3:6 states, "to know God, to know truth, in whatever we do." It is only by breaking free from our entrenchments and humbly seeking out truth wherever it may be found that our "pathways will be made straight."
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