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French Toast
French toast just isn't for the "French" anymore! As you will see by our entries, these French toast recipes are inspired by all different cultures and regions!
From Washington D.C. Amy from Tart Reform has joined us for the second round of Recipe Remix with an absolutely delicious looking Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast. She made it using fresh challah bread she had made previously. Peanut butter and bananas are a great combination to begin with, but sandwich it into some French toast and this must have been a little slice of heaven. Definitely a breakfast Elvis would have enjoyed!!
Bananas and French toast seem make a great combination as Kristy located in South Carolina, from her blog, Kristy's Recipes shares a delightful Upside-Down Banana Pecan French Toast which she made for Mother's day. I have to say, Kristy, that your guests must have loved this one. It sounds like a great new version of French toast I've got to try out soon!
From Canada, Ricki enchants us with this lovely French Toast Souffle with Summer Berries from her blog, Diet, Dessert, and Dogs. Ricki actually had an aversion to French Toast prior to this recipe and loved the fact that she could use this challenge as an excuse to make it into something she would really enjoy. She also baked this instead of frying it to make it much healthier. Thanks for the great spin on the classic French Toast, Ricki!
Jen, from Mrs. Watermelon's Recipes, a fellow Rhode Islander, joins the fun of this Recipe Remix round with her Apple Cinnamon French Toast. Mmmm…it reminds me of a French Toast / apple pie combination! Can it get much better than that??? Jen was happy to report her and her husband both gave this recipe an A!
When I saw this next entry come in I thought it was way too good to be true. Yes, Chicago's own Elly from Elly Says Opa made a Baklava French...errr...Greek Toast! Seriously, these are the kinds of dishes that keep Dani and I going with Recipe Remix. Elly's version looks absolutely astounding, kind of in a "I wish I had smell-o-vision on my computer" way. Great job, Elly!
Nearby in Boston, MA, Stephanie from Confessions of a City Eater takes a staple lunchbox sandwich and turns it into a delicious breakfast of Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast. This is another great idea and a perfect example of why French Toast doesn't just have to be French Toast! Thanks for the entry, Stephanie, I plan to make this for my hubby who is a huge PB&J fan, very soon!
We are joined by Australia's own Dell of Cooking and the City whose Bacon Stuffed French Toast looks like it might clog a few arteries but also looks like it's a great combination. Dell loves French Toast so she is always looking for new variations of it. Thanks for this great one, Dell!
Another international participant pays a visit to Recipe Remix, this time from Trinidad! Sarina Nicole of TriniGourmet brings us Oatsy Orange French Toast. Not only does this recipe sound great, but look at the photography! Thanks for joining us this round, Sarina! Your variation just looks divine!
Sweet, Savory, Stuffed....either way you slice it...crepes are versatile in nature and we love the entries we received for this one!
We really got a lot of international participation for this Recipe Remix challenge. Arfi from HomeMadeS is living in New Zealand but was homesick for Dardar Galung, Indonesian Green Crepes stuffed with Sweetened Coconut Threads. These are beautiful and look delicious! Arfi also has some great pictures on her blog too.
Stephany, a local Rhode Islander, from Realistic Eats shows us that crepes aren't just for breakfast! She brings us a savory crepe dish with Mushroom, Spinach and Ham Crepes with Bechamel Swiss Cheese Sauce. She was actually inspired to make this dish by another blog she'd read that said crepes are some of the more economical meals you can make for yourself. This looks fantastic. Stephany, and thanks for joining us!!
Elsye from Japan brings us Crepes with Applesauce in her blog Dari Dapur Saya. I wish I could just eat these now. They look delectable and the homemade apple sauce is an extra special touch! Thanks so much for showing us another variation on crepes, Elsye!
Continental Breakfast
We had one entry for the Continental Breakfast challenge, Mindy from Mindy's Deli in Venezuela. Mindy made a jalapeno cheese loaf for the event. I am really excited about this recipe—I'm a big fan of jalapenos and since I'm also new to eating onions, I can totally see this paired with a good old-fashioned Western Omelet! Thanks for your spicy recipe Mindy!
Breakfast Sandwich
For our breakfast sandwich remix, we see Sefa of Food is Love in Germany entry. Other than beautiful pictures of her amazing presentation, I love this recipe also once again because of the use of chilis in it. I love chilis and love when there are new recipes for me to use them with—especially a breakfast recipe. Sefa's description of her dish is:
"I'm not a big fan of sandwich like my hubby. But still, sandwich is one of my choices whenever I'm in hurry. That's why I chose to remix egg breakfast sandwich for my entry. I want to make something that combined the taste of Arabian and Indonesian (as representation of my better half as Arabian and me as Indonesian). That's why I used pita bread (known in Germany as Arabic Bread) instead of toast and added red chili for the omelet. But, I want my egg breakfast sandwich at least to have American taste by adding Tabasco in the omelet.)"
This is an exotic take on a usually quick, to-go breakfast that I will be trying shortly! Thanks Sefa!
Robin of Made With Love in New England made a Grilled Chourico Breakfast Sandwich. Robin chose to make breakfast for dinner and use a lot of flavorful ingredients, such as spicey brown mustard, chourico sausage, multi-grain rolls, and an onion-garlic butter--this also screams summer time breakfast!!
Pancakes—who doesn't love them? They are quintessentially one of THE breakfast foods, but they are so easy to turn into a monotonous one! Check out the following remixes from our culinary friends.
Retno of Kedai Hamburg in Germany made Pancakes with homemade pineapple jam. What I really like about Retno's recipe is that her pancakes are very much more like a crepe, than a traditional pancake. Crepes are wonderfully yummy, especially when paired with the right filling or topping. The homemade pineapple jam sounds delicious and will be making an appearance this summer for sure! Thanks Retno!
Danielle (me) of Make No Little Meals in New England made Sweet Potato-Banana Walnut Pancakes. I was inspired by two different recipes—sweet potato pancakes and Tyler Florence's sweet-honey banana mash. The flavors of Tyler's dinner side dish were so wonderful that I thought they could be applied to a sweet potato pancake that I had once at a local restaurant chain. They are not as sweet as you might think—give them a try if you are a fan of one or both of these main ingredients! (PHOTO TO COME)
Kate of Paved With Good Intentions turned her pancakes into dessert—Yes, that is right! Hey, you'v heard of breakfast for diner so why not breakfast for dessert?! Kate made fantastic blueberry pancakes and topped it with ice cream for a Pancake Sundae! I would never have thought of this in a million years, but it totally works! Great job Kate!
Ayin from Flower in the Kitchen in Norway made a great crepe-like pancake recipe: Dill Pancakes with Smoked Salmon. This recipe is a great recipe for a brunch—or in my opinion even for a breakfast for dinner option. The dill in this recipe screams summer time to me—and for those of you that don't like smoked salmon, (like me) I am totally digging the sound of this stuffed with lemon-dill chicken! Thanks Ayin!
Robert of Amicus Cupcake made pina colda pancakes—can we say perfect for a summer time breakfast?! His blog entry is wonderful—he recounted his trial and error process pretty well for everyone to read. The end result looks fantastic and is making me crave a frosty tropical drink! Great interpretation for his FIRST BLOGGING EVENT! Great job Robert!
Finally, Dulcedo presented us with a wonderful rendition of Gourmet Magazine's Banana Macadamia Pancakes with Orange Butter. The story presented is wonderful, and the food looks amazing! I'm a big fan of flavored butters and think that recipe is really one I'm planning on trying very soon! Thanks Dulcedo!


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U.S. President Barack Obama and his Mexican counterpart, Enrique Peña Nieto, have pledged to continue working together to stem the flow of illegal immigrants crossing into the United States.
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The Agriculture officer with agricultural research and extension division, Sagar Acharya, said that the usage of climate information is minimal in agriculture.
A stakeholders' workshop on climate services for agriculture in Thimphu was conducted from November 7 to 9 to assess the user's need of climate services for agriculture, to create awareness on various climate services and to develop recommendations and plans.
The Agriculture officer with agricultural research and extension division, Sagar Acharya, said that the usage of climate information is minimal in agriculture. "Climate and weather data are used only for academic and research purposes by policy makers and researchers."
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If you know a little bit about me you'll no doubt know that I'm not new to the world of video games. One of the things that fascinates me is the analogy between video games and business (which I might discuss in a future post). One of the newest buzzwords in the world of business and HR is "gamification", which will be our topic of the day.
Now, while games were once only there to provide pleasure and relaxation, the business world has (finally) seen some merits in the mechanics of video games. A couple of years ago, no one would have believed that you could use games and simulations for organizational development. Wether your goal as an HR professional is to increase/improve company morale, deliver professional training or motivate employees, gamification is a great way to spark one's competitive advantage and foster learning and development in your organization.
But what exactly is gamification? It's a popular buzzword nowadays but a lot of people or "experts" use it without really knowing what it is.
Gamification typically involves applying game design thinking to non-game applications to make them more fun and engaging. It can potentially be applied to any industry and anything to create fun and engaging experiences, converting users into players. Some examples are unlocking badges for visiting new or unique locations on Foursquare, or earning points and unlocking special rewards in various virtual spaces.
To make this even more clear let's take a look at the crossover between a video game, say World of Warcraft, and business. Tasks, achievements, businesses (Guilds) people and rewards (Loot) exist both in the world of work as in World of Warcraft. But why isn't work as compelling and rewarding as a video game with so many similarities? Well, it's all in the way video games are structured. Video games make the player feel important and special. At work, however, we sometimes struggle with what's so important or special about what we do (remember that a job is only meaningful and motivating if there's feedback about results, some degree of independence and makes good use of an individual's abilities) . Small wonder that employees can't wait to hop in their cars to rush home and play games.
The idea of why we're so compelled by games isn't due to any one thing though. It's the unique mix of competition, an escape from everyday life to be a hero and the fact that games let us practice our skills. Those factors put together make for the perfect drug for our brain.
What really motivates people is really the act of learning and the feeling that you're getting something out of the experience, be it the satisfaction of solving a puzzle or gaining a level. That's why relatively simple games like Angry Birds gets downloaded millions of times. While you have this very simple concept of catapulting a bird across the screen, you get to practice it and get better and better at it (and use this skill in more challenging situations). And in the end you get to see the result in the form of score points (Note the similarities between this and a meaningful job). Those are the games that last through the years, like Tetris or Pac-Man.
For a job to provide that same sensation as flinging a virtual bird at green pigs, it needs to provide a continuous challenge. Something that is lacking in so many jobs. The tricky thing is that the challenge should neither be too hard to be discouraging, nor too easy to bore – we should be challenged just beyond our ability.
Games get all this, modern video games especially because they've been carefully crafted by experienced game designers who distill the tricks and techniques that act like drugs on a brain, even to the point of addiction (with sometimes gruesome consequences).
Game designers know that their game has to be good and compelling because a boring game will quickly be discarded and vanish somewhere between the wall and the bookshelf. So, if a boring job isn't producing the kind of work that helps your business grown, perhaps the world of work has something to learn from the realm of play.
You'd think that money and rank get people excited at work (and to a certain point they do) but we see that a sense of achievement and getting things done are better motivators. Yet manager often have a draconian view on things, whether it's banning Facebook or working from home. 'If you're having fun, you can't possibly be working!'
So how exactly do you gamify a job, task or process? Well, by adding a game layer on top. That sounds very simple, but it all comes down to building engagement. This can be achieved through targets, competition, chance, puzzles, achievements, teamwork, etc.
For example, a US design company that created time tokens for meetings and distributed a set amount of these tokens to its project managers each week for 'buying' time from other employees. The aim of this game was to increase the effectiveness of meetings by reducing the amount of time people spent in meetings. Each employee was also given a single token that could end an unproductive meeting on the spot. This game-style system turned a bloated office practice into a game of time management based on careful use of a scarce resource – time- that actively encouraged employees to become engaged with the process of being more productive.
However, most obvious examples of gamification are on the customer side of a business. Just think about Frequent Flyer Miles or the effect of social pressure in the case of Groupon.
Next, the social component of the gamification process might just be the key ingredient. It's not enough to level up or earn a trophy, we need to be able to share our glory with the public bu sharing on Facebook or showing a new piece of gear in the busiest city on World of Warcraft. I guess we would call them our peacock feathers.
Enough theory now, what about the practice? Is the average office ready to turn boring, dead-end jobs into epic quests for personal achievement? Probably not.
Ideally, I'd vouch for bringing a couple of game designers or people with an affinity for gaming into the HR team. Have them brainstorm and design some 'games' for your workforce and test them out, see where they lead you and how they might be applied to the benefit of your organization.
Furthermore, this stuff is not easily learned and you don't really want to learn this 'on the road'. You'll want to have someone with experience provide some guidance. Too bad those people are pretty rare. After all, gamification covers various fields like psychology, sociology, IT, etc.
To conclude, gamification is here to stay and you'd do well to embrace it. Yes, it will take time, money and a certain open-mindedness but the result at the end of the line will be amazing if handled correctly. To me, this is the new world of work. Not some policy that allows you to work at home one day every month or fancy new office spaces, but exciting jobs that actually mean something to the people in them. That is the real challenge for HR nowadays, and something I would be thrilled to work on someday.
Niels Van Hellemont
PS: There's plenty more to say on gamification, but I didn't want this article to be overly long so I might write more in-depth and in segments on this subject later.


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by Julie Pasqual
When asked if I tell personal stories, my standard reply is: "NO! My life is REALLY not interesting enough for that!!" I usually accompany that with knocking on wood, for I find that stories, like movies based on real life, tend to lean towards the tragic, and, frankly, I want none of that.
Of course, I am joking a bit, as I do have some interesting misadventures, and the story of how I met my husband is a quite cute, and I do talk about my beloved Nanny – my grandmother on my mother's side, as a preface to one story. But, generally, my thinking is – how could my life compare to the wonders found in folktales??? I mean, my getting a stranger to help me start my car in a not so great neighborhood in Newark, NJ, is not going to stack up besides the tale of a prince being born out of a rose, and then ending a war that had been fought so long no one even remembered what it was about!! So, no I say with conviction, I do NOT tell personal tales.
So, imagine my surprise when, having been asked to speak to a group of high school students about what makes a story good to tell, the first thing that I thought of was – it's got to be personal. Yes, soon after came the standard things one looks for in a tale – beginning, middle, and end, a nice balance of description and dialogue, and, for a new teller, not TOO long, or SO many characters. But, in my heart, I kept coming back to the personal connection to EVERY story – long, short, or in between, I have with the stories in my repertoire.
For me, picking which tale to work on is sort of like falling in love. Yes, there is the check list – narrative, length, appropriate for the audience and occasion I am catering to, but then, just like the way I found it so beguiling the way my husband walks down a hallway – there is something else. The spark, the hook, the thing that the story articulates that even if it is in no way even remotely associated with my life in this century – is the thing that feels the most "me".
A lot of the times, it's the mystery, it's the thing that is not at all logical, practical, or every day, that most draws me to it – for, I have to admit, I LOVE the unknown, I ADORE that there are things I cannot understand or comprehend, and never, ever will. To quote an older woman I met once, "There are some things that aren't ours to know!" LOVE THAT!!!!!
And, other times, it's the underlying message in the tale that gets me – the principles I wish I could really LIVE, and not just admire, and hope for. Then there's the MAGIC – big M magic – when things come to life or transform, wishes are granted, and our loved ones come back to us in some way. The world of elves, fairies, and wizards is a place I feel VERY at home at, and can be more real to me than a ride on the subway.
So, I guess what I have discovered is: do I tell tales about things that actually happened to me? No, I do not (and again, I will knock on that good wood). But, do I tell personal stories?? I would have to say, I do.


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[Who the heck is Justin Ross Lee "JRL"?!]
His adventures continue through Asia. Please note: the captions under all photos are his not mine.
"Stairway to JewJet. Beijing-Tokyo"
When I board a plane, the first thing I like to do is introduce myself. I walk right into that cockpit to make sure it'll fit.
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There is just something right about starting your week on Tuesday. I'm not sure exactly why it feels so damn good but it just does…It's like eating cookie dough out of the tightly wrapped casing, you know it's not complete, or even close to being done, but the taste of perfection is just what you need.
The bitter wind and cold temperatures that made their way into the city over the weekend are still lingering around with no sign of departing any time soon. This is especially felt when it comes to making that 10 block walk to work in the morning. Some how in the summer it would take me 25 minutes to get to work, not so much in the winter. The summer walk is full of beautiful weather and even more beautiful women. However, the winter is a different story, the winter is like the Cliff's Notes version of my commute—all facts, no bullshit, just me waking as fast as humanly possible, head down, hands in pockets, mind focused on nothing other than walking into that warm lobby.
This city can be so one sided sometimes that those days of summer or even spring seem impossible. How could streets that are so cold now become so steaming hot in only a matter of months? They will though, this is just one of its phases. We all go through similar phases. Without sound overly hippy-like, I think I'm going just as this years weather patterns. I feel good right now, not at my best, but certainly ready for a change. There are elements in my life that I hope blossom into something when the days are longer and the temperatures are higher. Albeit, work, women, or everything else, I know change is soon to come…Warm, sunny walks to the office are only a short time away…change is a good thing, change is something I will embrace…
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The VDM Metals Group will participate for the first time ever at Stainless 2017, which will be held at tradefair center Brno, Czech Republic. The Group will be represented by colleagues from VDM Service Center and our czech partner, Union Ocel. You'll find us on May 17 and May 18 at booth # 118. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Am 14. März hat VDM Metals 18 ehemalige Auszubildende in der VDM Karriereschmiede, dem internen Ausbildungs- und Schulungszentrum, im feierlichen Rahmen freigesprochen. An der Feier nahmen neben den Auslernern die Geschäftsführung, die Personal- und Ausbildungsleitung, der Betriebsrat sowie die Ausbilder und Ausbildungsbeauftragten aus den verschiedenen Werken und Abteilungen teil.
With VDM Alloy 788 A®, VDM Metals presented a new material for highly-loaded outlet valves. In particular, the nickel-iron alloy is suited for use in commercial vehicles and passenger cars with diesel engines, and it has the material number 2.4959. Owing to its novel composition, it is characterized by improved wear properties, with high application temperatures and combustion pressures.
VDM Metals Korea introduces the recently opened Service Center of VDM Metals Group at Korea Chem 2017 from April 18 to April 21. You'll find VDM Metals at booth #L208 in hall 10.
Celebrate with VDM Metals Japan K.K. at the 4th Metal Japan from April 5 until April 7 in Tokyo the 30th anniversary. The Japan office of VDM Metals was opened on February 2 1987 You will find us at Tokyo Big Sight, booth 12-24 in hall East.
VDM® Alloy 718 CTP is an age-hardenable nickel-chromium-iron-molybdenum alloy. The age hardening is achieved by specific additions of niobium, titanium and aluminum. It can be delivered in the solution-annealed or age-hardened condition.
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iShares MSCI Japan Index and Bank of America Among Most Active Stocks in NYSE Pre-Market
By Christopher Witrak Sep 14, 2012 9:05 am
Financial Select Sector SPDR was up this morning.
MINYANVILLE ORIGINAL The three most active funds and stocks in pre-market trading on the NYSE were iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ), Bank of America (BAC), and Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) as of 8:55 a.m. Investors traded 25.04 million shares of iShares MSCI Japan Index, which was up $0.05, or 0.55%. Investors also traded 4.91 million shares of Bank of America, which was up $0.18, or 1.86%, and 3.3 million shares of Financial Select Sector SPDR, which was up $0.12, or 0.74%.
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Photo: Eric Hassli (right) made his Toronto debut on Saturday (Getty)
BRIDGEVIEW, IL – After two glaring defensive miscues, it was heroics by a defender that proved the difference on Saturday night as a late header by centerback Austin Berry pushed the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 win over visitors Toronto FC at Toyota Park.
TFC struck first, as Ryan Johnson pounced on a bad back pass from midfielder Marco Pappa to Berry in the 16th minute and coolly converted past Sean Johnson for the 1-0 lead.
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But both Pappa and Berry made amends in the second half. The Guatemalan took advantage of an errant touch by Toronto defender Logan Emory to draw the Fire level in the 64th minute, getting past an oncoming Kocic and slotting a shot past defender Richard Eckersley and into the open net.
Then in the 84th, Berry completed the comeback off a Pável Pardo free kick.
Chicago seemed poised to draw first blood in the third minute, as Fire debutant Álvaro Fernández collected a cross at the top of the six-yard box. The Uruguayan, however, took one two many touches, and the chance ultimately came to nothing.
Four minutes later, Fernández almost had an assist when he flicked on a header to Chris Rolfe, who couldn't beat goalkeeper Milos Kocic on a breakaway.
Chicago's profligacy came back to haunt them after Johnson's opportunistic goal.
Toronto almost doubled their lead just before the halftime whistle, as midfielder Luis Silva got a clear shot from 12 yards out. This time, Johnson made no mistake, getting low to make a spectacular save and preserve the score.
Chicago played the last 11 minutes with a man advantage after Emory received his second yellow card, and the Fire were able to exploit it when Berry nodded in the eventual winner six minutes from time.
After going on a four-game winning streak in July, Toronto (5-13-4) have now dropped two in a row. They get a chance to get back on track against the Columbus Crew on Aug. 11 at Crew Stadium.
The Fire (10-7-5), meanwhile, stay in the fifth and final playoff position in the Eastern Conference. They next travel to PPL Park to face the Philadelphia Union.
Scoring Summary
TOR – Ryan Johnson 16'
CHI – Marco Pappa 64'
CHI – Austin Berry (Pavel Pardo) 84'
Misconduct Summary
CHI – Arne Friedrich (caution) 34'
TOR – Logan Emory (caution) 40'
CHI – Dominic Oduro (caution) 45'
TOR – Logan Emory (caution) 79'
TOR – Logan Emory (ejection) 79'
Toronto - Milos Kocic; Doneil Henry (Aaron Maund 78'), Richard Eckersley, Logan Emory, Ashtone Morgan; Reggie Lambe (Jeremy Hall 46'), Terry Dunfield, Torsten Frings (C), Luis Silva; Ryan Johnson, Eric Hassli (Andrew Wiedeman 61')
Substitutes not used: Freddy Hall, Eric Avila, Quincy Amarikwa
Chicago – Sean Johnson; Jalil Anibaba, Arne Friedrich, Austin Berry, Gonzalo Segares; Alvaro Fernandez (Patrick Nyarko 50'), Logan Pause (C) (Alex 74'), Pavel Pardo, Marco Pappa; Dominic Oduro (Sherjill MacDonald 46'), Chris Rolfe
Substitutes not used: Paolo Tornaghi, Dan Gargan, Daniel Paladini, Michael Videira
Editor's note: Chicago had a two-man advantage with Jeremy Hall injured and on the touchline at time of Berry's goal.


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Monday, October 21, 2013
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Sabina, I just want you to know that I care and I am praying for you and your DH!!!! Miss your amazing art but more I miss you being around SBG!!! So sorry for all that is going on in your life right now!
Janet (lovetodecorate)
- October 29, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Finally checking in, sort of...dear friend, life has been very trying for me as well, no details now, but one long hospital stay, one short, I'm totally floored by everything you've had to go through, and your poor husband as well. One good thing, I am recovering, and very soon I'll be a great grandmother courtesy of my granddaughter Jordyn. My eldest has move back home. Jordyn and the baby may be with us soon as well. Life does indeed go on, even when one feels "ungrateful."
Sending Fifi hugz, we need those rockers more than ever!
- November 3, 2013 at 9:11 PM
- DogArtist said...
I feel so bad when I read how you feel. We all miss you - miss your wit and honesty and creativity.
This is a beautiful page which I do not remember seeing! Hm.Love the old time look to the art you have used. It is so very nice. And so very you.
Please know you are loved and cherished. Hang in there my friend.
- November 4, 2013 at 6:05 PM
- Jeannette said...
I miss you Sabina, but do take all the time you need. We need to be in the dark from time to time, just to be able to really see and appreciate the light. I hope you will feel better soon!!!
hugs Jeannette
- November 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM
- Frani_54 said...
Sabina, I knew something was wrong when you just disappeared. I'm so sorry to hear you and your dear husband are going through all this. I totally understand your silence and you are right we can't do anything for you right now but let you know we love you and pray that you both find the strength to get through this.
Hugs my dear friend
- November 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM


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Do you ever have those days when even breathing feels like a labor? When you're so overwhelmed and exhausted with stressful yet wonderful things that you want to hide in the closet and savor every moment simultaneously? I feel like I've been on a wild ride for the past month or so and it has caught up with me. In the middle of two busy trips to Haven and Vegas Market, we hosted a large family gathering at our place to celebrate one of my state favorite holidays: Pioneer Day. You know, I like to keep things interesting and throwing a party mid-stressfest seemed like a perfect idea:)
I typically like to keep things pretty simple for this annual gathering but in Jon's family, good food is a must. There are some impressive cooks in the Stagg bloodline. This year I wanted to do something fairly easy, yet customizable, as we have some discerning palates who don't all love the same thing. Enter the Burger Bar.
I can't say I've made a ton of burgers in my time so I turned to one of my most trusted sources for tasty albeit fattening food (hey, it's a holiday after all), The Pioneer Woman. I used her slider recipe just for the patties and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I mean, it has whole cream. In the burger. How could it not be good?
Have you tried pretzel slider buns? I picked some up at Costco and they were fantastic. They just added a little something extra to what could have been a boring burger.
For the toppings, I pulled out a variety of cheeses, including blue cheese. My mother-in-law whipped up some pesto mayo, which is heavenly. Just mix mayo with some prepared pesto (store bought works fine).
Other toppings included sautéed mushrooms, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, a variety of condiments, and guacamole for those feeling a little dangerous.
I used these darling min-chalkboard signs Groopdealz sent me to tell guests what was what.
Grilled corn, fresh watermelon, and some chips rounded things out. And for dessert, I made my Strawberries and Cream Cake. If you haven't tried this yet, I insist you do it before the end of the summer. It's life changing.
It was a lovely evening spent watching the kids get drenched in a little splash pad, talking, and eating. A lot of eating. The evening ended with a firework show in the front yard. It was just how I envisioned it.
There are a lot of exciting things happening around here this month. Some big announcements we can share soon– all good things, but all things that are taking a lot of work on the front end before we're ready to share them here. Otherwise, the posts will be way too spread out!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I'm hoping to spend it working on some projects (of course) and enjoying time with my little family.


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Nice work, Babe! Taking the reins on legislative change is a big step, but a very important one. The laws we have now are all thanks to individuals who took the time to help mothers across the board by protecting their rights.
It can seem a little overwhelming at first, but many moms have done this before you, and would always be willing to help mentor a new advocate's efforts. Don't hesitate to e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com for help as well, if you find the information overwhelming or just need some more guidance. We want to help you succeed!
Tips to Successfully Change Breastfeeding Legislation
in Your State
- Research and fully understand the current breastfeeding legislation in your state. http://breastfeedinglaw.com/
- Questions to ask about your state's current legislation:
- Does the current law allow a mother to nurse in any place of public accommodation in which the mother is allowed to be?
- Is there an enforcement provision for nursing in public?
- Is there a work place pumping law?
- Does the work place law have an enforcement provision?
- Is the wording of any related lactation legislation left open to interpretation?
- Are there gray areas that could hinder a mother's right to nurse in public?
- Is breastfeeding clearly written as being exempt from indecent exposure?
- Are breastfeeding mothers exempt from jury duty?
- Do your homework! Here are some important things to know:
- Is there any legislation in the works? In most states you can research and view current bills in both the senate or the house online.
- Are there any groups working on legislation?
- What state breastfeeding advocacy groups are there in your state?
- Which legislator(s) sponsored/co-sponsored previous breastfeeding legislation?
Compose a team of individuals to work on the process. It is important to remain organized, focused and positive in presentation. You will need a few people to work on legislation. If you can find a mom versed in law or who has worked on successfully getting legislation passed before this is extremely helpful.
You will need a media team to help spread the word. Compile a data list of media contacts around the state to keep on hand. Include TV, newspaper, radio, and bloggers.
Utilize social media, like Facebook and Twitter, to gather a large amount of support.
Make sure you check out our Media Talking Points for Moms so you're prepared to go face-to-face with the press.
The media love big events, like Nurse-Ins, and while we recommend Nurse-Ins are a last resort, they're big attention getters. Make sure you've planned well and kept it positive with our Nurse-In Pointers.
Legislators love media attention so working the media and making sure your story gets media attention will help garner support from legislators and keep them engaged. You want legislators to be familiar with what you are trying to accomplish so that they are apprised when it sits before them and be interested.
Create a proposal to submit to legislators with your requests for change. What changes can be made to strengthen current Breastfeeding Laws? Make sure to go for the gusto and ask for everything possible because once a bill is introduced in regards to lactation it is typically a few years until a new bill on lactation will be considered again by legislators.
Check out our guide to Smart Legislation Word Choices, as well as our example of an actual proposed bill change for a more in-depth look at the chances you may want to aim for.
- State Legislators
States have two houses typically called Senators and Representatives.
Compile a list of all the legislators names, office location and room number within the capitol building, e-mail address, phone numbers, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and any other contact information to use for references for correspondence.
Research if current legislators have supported any type of breastfeeding or similarly related types of legislation in the past — these legislators will be the first ones you approach with your proposal. It is also proper etiquette to let the legislator that sponsored any other breastfeeding bills have the first opportunity to sponsor any new breastfeeding bill.
- State Advocacy Groups
Contact the advocacy groups and share with them that you will be approaching legislators with a proposal for legislative change. Ask them for pointers on which current legislators may be more willing to sponsor this type of legislation, ask them to give you some factual state level data on breastfeeding rates, money that can be saved within your state if legislators help support breastfeeding , current state level breastfeeding programs in place and any other state level related information they can provide you with. Most importantly, ask them if you can tell legislators that the advocacy group supports you and your efforts and use their name accordingly. Keep a list of any contacts for the advocacy groups on hand.
Your state's legislation process and how to make your proposal bill a law!
First, you need a sponsor. You will take your proposed bill to legislators, and once a legislator agrees to sponsor your bill he/she will hand it over to their legal team to draft a bill. If you can get your proposal sponsored as both a Senate bill by a Senator and a separate House bill by a Representative, that is ideal.
Now that you have a sponsor(s), the next several days are typically back and forth emails, revisions, discussions between you and legal. Then finally you will have a bill draft and an agreement. (Remember you want to try to get as much on the bill as possible without being too pushy and making the legislator scrap the entire thing!) When media attention is reached, legislators suddenly show increased interest and want to be involved.
You will then want to find co-sponsors. The difference between sponsoring a bill and co-sponsoring would be like the difference between being first author or second author on a publication or research project. Sponsored legislation becomes part of their vita, it's online for everyone to see and it can be tracked by constituents and anyone interested. Bi-partisan support is always good so look for both Republican and Democrats to sponsor/co-sponsor you bill.
Now that you have your sponsor, co-sponsors, and final bill draft back from legal, the bill draft gets "dropped" and assigned an official bill number and title. Once the bill is official and assigned a bill number it appears on the state website and you can track it's progress online. Sometimes the legislator sponsoring your bill will have the inside scoop and know news ahead of time, but you may have to find out by calling the executive secretary and asking where it was going to show up next.
The bill is then assigned to a committee(s), which determine whether or not to pass the bill along to the next committee before eventually making it to the House or Senate floor. (The number of committees varies state to state, most states only have one health committee that breastfeeding legislation would fall under.)
Regularly e-mail every legislator on the committee asking for their support and a brief description of your bill and why it was so important to breastfeeding moms of your state, why it is beneficial monetarily to the state, and so on. Form emails or petitions simply get recycled/spammed/deleted so personal and brief messages are best. Dropping names and media coverage is a huge part of gaining support and attention, so getting as many people onboard with you can give you a major leg-up.
Sample e-mail:
Hello Rep Smith,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to ask your support for House Bill # ___, sponsored by Rep. X, Y, and Z. Currently the state law states_______, however she is not truly protected because there is no enforcement of that law and is thus at risk of being bullied.
As a breastfeeding mom and advocate for mothers and children, I urge you to support this legislation as we take this to a new level and truly protect a woman's right to breastfeed. We have already received media coverage from ___, ___ and ____.
I would love the chance to meet with you if you have the chance. Thanks for your time!
Sincerely, Sarah Jones
Once it's assigned to a committee, you have to make sure it gets on the agenda. If the chair person doesn't feel it's a relevant issue, he/she has the liberty to scratch it from the agenda, and then it would be killed. Knowing ahead of time which committee(s) in your state the breastfeeding laws would fall under and setting up personal meetings with the chair person is preferable.
At any committee hearing the bill can be killed if the majority votes against it. That is why any time it is scheduled to appear on a committee's agenda, you should try to show up. Your legislator sponsoring the bill should attend the committee hearing and address the panel, introduce the bill, and explain why he/she feels it is important. He/She can ask the panel for permission to allow you or another mom to take the floor for a few minutes. A physical presence is key because when it comes down to it, the legislator sponsoring the bill is just the vehicle, they will know very little about the bill or the law, but just enough to be able to present it to other legislators.
After passing the committee, the bill will be heard on the Senate or House floor for a vote. If your bill is a House bill it will be heard on the House floor . If your bill is a Senate bill it will be heard on the Senate floor. Most states have online viewing where you can watch live as the House and/or Senate decide on your bill. On cross-over day, a bill that successfully passed in the House goes to the Senate, or vice-versa for a vote.
Once the bill passes in both the Senate and the House then the governor could potentially veto it, but that is extremely rare. Keeping the governor apprised with e-mails, correspondence, and preferably with in person meetings is important as well.
As long as the Governor does not veto the passed bill then you officially have yourself a new law!


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The Freebie Fest & PSP X free from Corel
The PSP Freebie Fest Continues @ ReadingDragon's Lair Forum…
I just posted the tenth freebie set at my forum. I've tried to post a nice variety of Paint Shop Pro related freebies for your PSP pleasure. I'll be removing sets 6-10 by Wednesday, so if you haven't grabbed them yet, you need to do so.
PSP X Free From Corel
Corel is running a special promotion where they're giving away Paint Shop Pro X. I don't see any information on how long the promotion will last. So if you need or want PSP X don't delay in grabbing it now. From what I understand, it is the full version of Paint Shop Pro X–for free! It will prompt you to update to a newer version, but you can set it not to ask again for 30 days. Even so, it's not a bad deal considering it is free.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service is offering Alabama car buyers a tax break. The tax deduction is for next year's taxes for vehicles purchased during certain times in 2009.
The tax agency announced Monday that individuals who buy a new car may be entitled to deduct Alabama and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase on their 2010 tax returns.
The deduction is limited to taxes paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of a qualified new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle. But, there is a hitch.
Alabama taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income is between $125,000 or more and joint filers making more than $250,000 are only eligible for part of the deduction.
If they make $10,000 more, they are not allowed the deduction.
The IRS said the vehicle must be purchased after Feb. 16, 2009 and before Jan. 1, 2010, to qualify.
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Neon Buddha Lifestyle Tee Tunic Shirt - Scoop Neck, Elbow Sleeve (For Women)
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About Neon Buddha Lifestyle Tee Tunic Shirt - Scoop Neck, Elbow Sleeve (For Women)
Closeouts. Neon Buddha's Lifestyle Tee tunic shirt is ready for an outdoor concert or lunch with the girls. Drapey stretch cotton has a soft hand and side slits for a look that's far from basic.
- Neon Buddha lifestyle clothing is designed in Canada and produced abroad using ethical work practices and environmentally responsible production strategies
- Preshrunk for lasting shape and fit
- Fabric is a soft knit cotton with a touch of spandex for stretch
- Scoop neck with textured detail
- Elbow sleeves
- Side slits
- Tunic length
- Made in Thailand
Specs about Neon Buddha Lifestyle Tee Tunic Shirt - Scoop Neck, Elbow Sleeve (For Women)
- Elbow sleeves
- Length: 29" (based on size medium)
- Fabric: 96% cotton, 4% spandex
- Care: Machine wash, tumble dry
- Made in Thailand
Neon Buddha Women's Size Chart
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This is a very nice tunic. However, it looks that shaped and fitted in the picture, but is actually a more tent like cut.
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niceVerified Buyer Reviewed by Anonymous from WI on Thursday, August 24, 2017This is a very nice tunic. However, it looks that shaped and fitted in the picture, but is actually a more tent like cut.
Great as usualVerified Buyer Reviewed by Michgirl from Michigan on Friday, August 18, 2017Always love the clothes from Neon Buddha. Fits as expected. Flattering also. I'm a 16 so I don't like tight clothes but not a tent either! This is flattering across the chest and loose below. Sleeves are tighter but it works. Overall very pleased.
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neon buddha shirtVerified Buyer Reviewed by walker from minnesota on Thursday, June 29, 2017I like it, it's comfortable and stylish. sleeves could be a little longer imo. I'm usually a small to medium in shirts, got this in a small and fit is good. very wide at the bottom, my son says it looks like a tent, but thats ok by me as it covers my bottom and hides my gut pretty well.
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While Bangkok may feature an overload of restaurants, including at the hotels we list below, having kitchen appliances in your room could be very handy. It not only adds convenience, but does not cost extra if you have a washing machine and dryer at your disposal as apposed to going to the laundromat, especially if you are traveling with kids. If those kids are still small a microwave, stove and fridge are indispensable. Fortunately there are a variety of hotels in Bangkok with a kitchenette in your room equipped with everything from a stove to a kettle.
We do our best to think ahead about the specific accommodation requirements visitors to Thailand may have and categorize the best hotels for each requirement separately, thus enhancing your online search experience by making it easy to find what you are looking for. And, because we take the time to study guest reviews you can also be sure the places you see on the list below are unlikely to disappoint.
That said, Bangkok certainly has many more, and also cheaper hotel rooms equipped with a kitchen than featured below. We invite you to contact us, tell us your requirements, and allow us to suggest something tailor-made for your accommodation needs and budget restraints.
Located near Chong Nonsi BTS one stop from Patpong Market Anantara Sathorn consist of 2 towers rising 37 floors. This allow admirable views across the city and Chaophraya River beyond from your balcony and from the rooftop restaurant and bar. Its 32 meter pool is located between its twin towers and it has a tennis court.
Prefer being near the city's trendiest nightlife scene and restaurants? You will find it in Thonglor, moment's from Arize Hotel. With designer elements its rooms are modern with shades of purple contrasting against light parquet flooring and the kitchenette not only has cooking utensils, but also a washer and dryer.
Bandara Suites is located in Silom, 400 meters from Saladaeng BTS. Notwithstanding its affordability it's elegant 2 bedroom suite with open plan living and dining area has a luxury appeal and equipped with stove tops, fridge and microwaves. It's facilities include 2 pools, a Jacuzzi, gym and 2 restaurants.
Citadines Sukhumvit 16 is a trendy outfit offering modern suites and studios ideal for the singles, couples or party of 3. Making crafty use of space studios have designer features with partitioned bedrooms and lounge areas, a private bathroom and a kitchenette with a 2 plate stove, toaster, kettle, microwave and fridge.
With striking interior decor and designer furniture Citadines Sukhumvit 23 is a visual feast. Modern and expertly appointed its suites and studios feature everything the modern city slicker can ask for. It features awesome facilities such as its rooftop pool and is situated near Asoke BTS and close to the Soi Cowboy nightlife hot spot.
Located in the centre of Bangkok all rooms at this luxurious hotel have facilities to cook to your heart's content, or simply to warm up last night's pizza. The property has elegant colonial features and many of its rooms with retractable shutters opening the entire width of the wall overlook a green park or generous size pool.
Ideal for the discerning couple or when you are traveling with children the one and 2 bedroom suites with elegant living and dining area at Marriott are appointed for comfort and convenience. It is near street markets and shopping malls, it has 2 restaurants, a spa and on its roof is a bar adjacent to a city view pool.
Located in Sukhumvit Soi 2, Shama Sukhumvit is walking distance from Ploenchit BTS. It features 1, 2 and 3 bedroom accommodation with artsy decor and all are equipped with stylish kitchens kitted with every conceivable appliance and utensil. Hotel facilities include an infinity pool, toddler pool, yoga and daily breakfast.
Somerset Lake Point is located centrally along Sukhumvit Soi 16 close to shopping, the BTS, nightlife venues and restaurants. Hip and stylish studio are perfect for couples, one bedroom suites comfortable sleeps 3 persons and the 2 bedroom suites have 2 bathrooms. Each are equipped with stoves and other appliances.
Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor is located on Sukhumvit Soi 55, a trendy district featuring everything that's hip including the coolest bars, restaurants, and after dark hot spots. Besides its tastefully furnished and decorated suites you are going to love the pool and Jacuzzi which draw level with other skyscrapers.
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A new draft of the Village and Barrio Master Plan will be available by summer 2017, the City of Carlsbad announced at the Oct. 19 Planning Commission meeting. The plan will be revised based on public input to more closely align with the community's vision for the Village and Barrio neighborhoods.
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At the Oct. 19 Planning Commission meeting, city staff recommended changes to the draft Village and Barrio Master Plan, including:
View the approved Planning Commission resolution for the list of changes city staff will make or consider for revision.
City staff will spend the next several months making changes to the plan, including adding the findings of a parking study currently underway. The city expects to have the new draft of the Village and Barrio Master Plan ready in 2017, when the public can take another look. Later, the Planning Commission will review the new draft and, ultimately it will go to the City Council for approval.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan will replace the Carlsbad Village Master Plan and Design Manual, which was adopted in 1996 and has been revised periodically since, most recently in 2014. The city released the first draft of the Village and Barrio Master Plan in November 2015. The plan was then revised based on input, and a second draft was released in April 2016.
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The master plan focuses on enhancing neighborhood character, community gathering spaces and economic vitality, based on ideas gathered from the community starting in September 2014. Hundreds of community members participated in hands-on design sessions, an online forum, technical sessions and public meetings.
Among the concepts included in the plan are new access opportunities that could result from putting the coastal railroad tracks through the Village and Barrio underground in a trench. The San Diego Association of Governments is adding a second parallel track along the coast and is studying the option of trenching the tracks below ground level, at the City of Carlsbad's request.
Other ideas for the Village include:
Ideas for the Barrio include:
According to Scott Donnell, a city planner who is overseeing the plan's development, the city decided to combine the Village and Barrio under one master plan to enhance connectivity between the two areas.
The plan also focuses on alternatives to traveling by car, such as walking and biking. The city already has emphasized making the Village and Barrio more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly by placing more than 100 bike racks and corrals in both neighborhoods and by making it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross Carlsbad Boulevard and Grand Avenue and walk along Chestnut Avenue in the Barrio. The plan also includes ways to increase parking in the Village and Barrio and ideas for emerging transportation choices, such as a shuttle system and ride sharing. The parking study of the Village, Barrio and beach area now underway will help further inform future parking strategies in the master plan's area. The city will continue to seek community input on ideas to improve parking in connection to the study.
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|December 2, 2013 02:13 PM
|Representative Stephen Bloom
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|Taxpayer Notice on PLCB Advertising
|The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review recently reported that the PA Liquor Control Board (PLCB) spent about $5.8 million on advertising last year, up from about $4.7 million in 2011-12.
By the PLCB's own account, last year's wine and liquor ad spending included the purchase of 20,594 commercials on 45 radio stations, 6,181 commercials on 55 TV stations, and print ads/inserts in 12 newspapers statewide. Other advertising included social media (such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest), mobile apps, a website, and billboards.
The purpose of this taxpayer-funded advertising is to increase consumption of alcoholic beverages. The PLCB's own 2012-13 annual report celebrates "sales growth," which it attributes in part to the expanded advertising efforts.
Meanwhile, the PLCB is spending millions in additional taxpayer dollars to combat the abuse and irresponsible consumption of these very same alcoholic beverages.
While I have long favored abolishing the PLCB's monopoly on wine and spirits sales, I find it particularly egregious that the governmental agency entrusted with regulating liquor is now immersed in a counter-productive statewide liquor promotion campaign.
As my fellow members are well aware, substantive legislation to end PA's state-run wine and spirits monopoly cleared the House earlier this year and awaits Senate action. Regardless of the form that legislation ultimately takes, if and when it becomes law, I believe it is important now, in the interests of transparency and accountability, to better inform and educate the citizenry as to the self-contradictory and inefficient PLCB policy of spending taxpayer dollars to advertise alcoholic beverages.
Therefore, in the near future, I intend to introduce legislation that would require all product advertising by the PLCB, in any form, to include a prominent statement which would read: "THIS AD PAID FOR BY YOU, THE TAXPAYERS OF PA."
Please join me in sponsoring this legislation. Thank you for your consideration.
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Papa - potato - pomme de terre!
As you probably know the potato comes originally from Peru, where they have over 3,000 different varieties! It is the fourth largest crop in the country and the United Nations considered them so important, that they even declared 2008 the Year of the Potato!
My favourite variety of potato is what in Peru they call Papa Amarilla, or yellow potato. The papa amarilla is relatively small in size and they really are kind of yellow in colour, just perfect for making mashed potatoes!
La Papa is the word for potato in Spanish, not to be confused with El Papa , which is the Pope! Potatoes are the world's fourth largest food crop, after rice, wheat, and maize. One always thinks of the Chinese as rice growers, but the truth is that China now has the largest potato crop in the world!
Potatoes in Peruvian cuisine
The Peruvian Cuisine naturally contains the potato as primary ingredient in many of its dishes. Some of the more famous ones include Papa a la huancaína and Papa rellena . French-fried potatoes are also a typical ingredient, for example, in the classic Lomo Saltado dish.
Peruvian recipes
Potatoes in art
Potatoes has been so prevalent in Peruvian food, that even Pre-Inca cultures featured them in their ceramics! They have also made their appearance in modern art and Ginou Choueiri has chosen the potato to portray the human face due to the many striking parallels between the two: the porosity of the skin, the similarity of colour, and also the fact that like people, they come in different shapes and sizes. He has made portraits of friends, family, people he has come across, as well as politicians and pop stars.
Potato peeling!
When I was a kid my grandmother always told me to peel potatoes when they were still warm, so I thought about her when I saw the video below, where they show an easier way of peeling them!
An easier way to peel potatoes!
Animated Cheryl Wheeler and the Spudding Taternacle Choir!
Blight on the horizon!
In the villages of Andean Peru, nothing is more important than the potato. But the weather is warming there, opening the door to blight, a plant disease that led to famine and death in Ireland many years ago.
Potato vs sweet potato
The English word potato comes from the Spanish patata (the name used in Spain). The Spanish Royal Academy however, says the Spanish word is a compound of the Taino batata (sweet potato) and the Quechua papa (potato). This probably indicates that originally, the potato was regarded as a type of sweet potato rather than the other way around, despite the fact that there is actually no close relationship between the two plants at all.
Interesting links related to the potato
- Asociacion ANDES
(Association for nature and sustainable development)
- Peru's Potato Park: Travel + Culture : gourmet.com
This eco-preserve is a living monument to the descendents of the Incan empireand their most prized food.
- Welcome to Potato Park
Immerse yourself in the roots of the Andes
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By Hugh Hunter
After a career that consisted mainly in starring in his own drag queen productions, Charles Busch reinvented himself as a mainstream playwright of sorts. His "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" (2000), now running at Stagecrafters through June 29, won a Tony nomination to cap off its long Broadway run.
Perhaps Busch drew inspiration from his youthful ventures in creating Lee, another type of extravagant female who intrudes into a troubled family circle and unintentionally stirs up its members for the better. It is the kind of conniver as healer story you see in "The Rainmaker" and "The Music Man," except this tale is visceral, ribald and irreverent.
Marilyn Leah shines as wife Marjorie. An upscale Manhattan lady, she yearns for intellectual greatness. But the best Marjorie can do is be a culture vulture, scarfing down every lecture and museum show that comes to town.
In the opening act Marjorie is too depressed to get up. Unable to write her novel, she lies on a sofa in a darkened drawing room. She is further disheartened by her kvetching mother, Frieda (Carol Florence), who keeps comparing her unfavorably to Frieda's other daughter and to Marjorie's husband, Ira (Mark Grayson), a successful allergist.
Then Lee, Marjorie's old childhood friend, pops in out of the blue shrouded in an aura of elegant mystery. Lee regales everyone with tall tales about her 40 years of globetrotting and rouses Marjorie back to life. But where does Lee live? How does she support herself?
In the role of vivacious Lee, actress Pierlisa Chiodo-Steo is a virtual show within the show. It seems effortless how Steo comes up with a telltale gesture, facial expression or flounce to light up every moment Lee is on stage. Lee's words say one thing; her body tells you something else.
In "Allergist's Wife" ironic comedy is the plot. While you know very well this delightful rascal is up to something, the family does not catch on. Mohammed (Michael C. Raimondo), the humble Iraqi doorman, is not fooled, but everyone else falls under Lee's spell. They only wise up when Lee's audacity shocks them back to life.
Director Dave Ebersole's production has fine pacing. He handles scene changes gracefully, and in a show that is full of laughs the actors do a great job playing off each other. They spend the evening serving as each other's straight man.
Playwright Busch does send ups of cultural kitsch ("Psycho Beach Party," for example), but mostly he finds fun in characters who pretend to be something they are not. "Allergist's Wife" finishes up with an anticlimactic nod to conventional morality, but we all know that when Lee struts off stage for the last time, the party is already over.
Stagecrafters is located at 8130 Germantown Ave. "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" will run through June 29. For more information or reservations, call 215-247-8881.


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As long as someone finds art in it, than yes it is an art form. While we may just see a simple TV used to entertain us, or watch our nightly shows, others may see so much more. It could added and used in a large variety of ways, I am sure, so yes it can be an art form.
If someone sees TV as an art form, then that makes it one. Each individual gets to make that choice for themselves. If we allow someone else to make that choice for us, then we will never get to experience art for ourselves. TV is art if you see it that way.
Not every piece of paper with paint on it is art. The same thing applies to television: not every show ever made is a piece of art, but there is art out there on television. We need to encourage more artistic show to create a demand for even more of these kinds of shows.
I feel like this question was worded a little weird. Is TV itself an art form? No, I do not believe so. However, actors, actresses, and TV shows are an art form. It is creativity at work, it is how people put their wildest dreams out there and bring it to life.


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Whats up Fantisites?
This weeks episode I talk about River City Ransom: Underground, SWTOR, GTAV, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix and Is the PS4 50% faster than the Xbox One?
I am so stoked about the new RCR can't wait for it to consume my life yet a second time :)


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Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret Clearance at time of hire and a Top Secret level clearance is required within 24 months of hire.. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer (Ballistic Missile Defense System). This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
General Dynamics Mission Systems in Huntsville, Alabama requires a Systems Engineer to perform end-to-end analysis of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) supporting the systems engineering process for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Analyses will be performed utilizing large-scale complex BMDS modeling and simulation (M&S) tools applying discrimination techniques using multi-target tracking with multi-sensor correlation algorithms. Individual will also perform model development, updates, and benchmarking/anchoring of BMDS M&S tools, as necessary, to support system analysis tasks. Individual may also assist in requirements development related to discrimination. Individual will coordinate analysis activities and products with functional group leads. The individual will document analysis results in reports and briefings to be presented to the Missile Defense Agency Engineering Team – Industry (MET-I) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) representatives.
Experience modeling and analyzing BMDS. Individual must have a technical background in statistical modeling and some algorithm experience using MATLAB and any of the following: EO/IR sensors, RF/Radar sensors, missiles/interceptors, threats, discrimination, detection/tracking, fire control, or Command and Control (e.g., C3I, C4I, etc.). Experience analyzing complicated physics problems using medium- to high-fidelity parametric models/simulations utilizing Monte Carlo techniques to provide insight into performance capabilities of real-world weapon systems. Experience developing or verifying system requirements. Individual must possess good written and oral communication skills to include giving presentations. Capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in software engineering, a related technical field, or the equivalent experience is required. Degree and experience in an engineering classification, mathematics or physics: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD.
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!
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