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SYDNEY (Reuters) - One of the two Australian umpires caught up in the attack by gunmen on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan said he felt "let down" by the security arrangements for the tour.
Umpire Steve Davis said his initial shock had now given way to anger that safety promises he had been given were not kept.
"There's a bit of anger there that we were let down," Davis told reporters on his arrival at Melbourne airport on Thursday.
"We had all sorts of assurances before and I'm sure the team feels that way too.
"Despite all that, this was still able to happen and we were put in a very vulnerable position and felt very helpless.
"We were certainly left without any security in our van when we were being fired upon.
"The security obviously went with the Sri Lankan bus when they managed to get away. We were left there and no one came back for us."
Pakistan authorities have defended their security plans but Davis's comments echo similar complaints from English match referee Chris Broad, who told reporters on his return to Britain that he and colleagues were left like "sitting ducks".
The driver of the bus the match officials were travelling in was one of seven people killed in Tuesday's bloody attack on a convoy of players and officials making their way to the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.
"I think I'm still numb," Davis said. "The driver's foot was lodged on the accelerator and it was revving at a million miles an hour.
"Eventually a police officer came from somewhere, dragged the driver's body out, and drove us at top speed to the stadium."
Despite his ordeal, Davis said he wanted to continue umpiring but would want guarantees security would be tighter.
"I couldn't fathom this was happening to a group of umpires who were here to umpire cricket," he said. "I was naive to think cricket was above all that.
"I'll just go and do my job but obviously I want to make sure we get all the assurances and the security that we are promised.
"I'm sure there'll be a lot of soul searching from this and a lot of questions asked."
Australian umpire angry over Pakistan security
SYDNEY (Reuters) - One of the two Australian umpires caught up in the attack by gunmen on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan said he felt "let down" by the security arrangements for the tour.


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Four dissertations, on the reciprocal advantages of a perpetual union between Great-Britain and her American colonies. Written for Mr. Sargent's prize-medal. To which (by desire) is prefixed, an eulogium, spoken on the delivery of the medal at the public commencement in the College of Philadelphia, May 20th, 1766. (Philadelphia: Printed by William and Thomas Bradford, at the London Coffee-House, 1766), p. 55.
This tract contained lengthy essays on the merits of the on-going relationship between the mother country and the colonies. In this excerpt, one of the winning essayists, Stephen Watts, addresses the financial benefits of the trans-Atlantic connection.
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"I hope therefore to make it appear, that a reciprocal emolument will arise from a perpetual union betweenBritain and her American Colonies; as she may by their means greatly enlarge her trade and commerce, and become still more rich and powerful; and as they will reap the advantage of her riches and power, by being protected from their enemies and supplied with the conveniences of life at a cheaper rate, and of a better quality than if manufactured by themselves."
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One of my New Years resolutions was that I would make an effort to try and find at least one new (to me) woman musical artist each month and feature her on Friday Night Fun and Culture.
I later amended that to stretching myself by reading new authors, etc. Not just women or LGBT/T folks but new to me artists in general as well as some old and familiar favorites.
I first heard Eliza Gilkyson on the Village XM. The first couple of times I heard her I liked her music but only caught that she was from Austin, then I searched on a lyric from one of her songs and became a Facebook Fan.


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PharmaCan Acquires Peace Naturals Project Inc.
Press Release: September 6, 2016 Ι 9:44 AM EST
Toronto, Ontario -- Marketwired -- PharmaCan Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MJN) ("PharmaCan" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has become the first Canadian company to own and operate licensed producers of marijuana ("LPs") under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (the "ACMPR") in both Ontario and British Columbia. This was accomplished by PharmaCan closing its previously announced acquisition, through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Hortican Inc. ("Hortican"), of all of the outstanding shares of Peace Naturals Project Inc. ("Peace") that Hortican did not previously own. See the material change report filed by PharmaCan on July 22, 2016 and its Q3 MD&A for details of the acquisition.
"The acquisition of Peace - the first non-incumbent medical marijuana producer to be granted a license under the MMPR (the predecessor to the ACMPR) - immediately positions the Company as a dominant force in the Canadian cannabis market. Canadians deserve legal access to premium quality medicine and by combining Peace's superior product quality and operational scalability with the Company's resources; we are uniquely situated to solidify Peace's place as the nation's preferred supplier of top quality cannabis." said PharmaCan CEO Mike Gorenstein. With this transaction, Peace will join In The Zone Produce Ltd. ("ITZ") as the Company's second wholly owned LP.
Peace was granted its license to operate in 2013 and has grown its patient count, product line and production facilities considerably since then. Its 38,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art production facility is located on 95 acres of flat, buildable land in Ontario and is uniquely positioned to become the market leader with access to free water and a skilled agricultural labour force. Furthermore, the Company has established close and productive relationships with the municipal and Federal governments and members of the surrounding community. "Peace is well-known and respected throughout the industry for providing patients with high quality products and exceptional customer service and our focus will be on enhancing these core competencies," said PharmaCan director Jason Adler. "There is so much potential at Peace and we aren't wasting anytime," said Adler. "Even before closing, capital assets have already been installed that will allow us to significantly ramp up production."
"While our immediate focus at Peace is on providing patients with premium quality medicine, the Company is well positioned for the establishment of the Canadian recreational market," said Gorenstein. "We also have big plans for ITZ, which recently completed its first harvest in the newly completed production facility at its 14 acre BC property." The Company's LP portfolio also includes a 21.5% stake in Whistler Medical Marijuana Company, as well as interests in ABcann, Hydropothecary and other license applicants.
PharmaCan was represented by SkyLaw Professional Corporation in connection with the acquisition, Peace was represented by Goodmans LLP and The Barnes Family Trust was represented by Dentons Canada LLP.
About PharmaCan Capital
PharmaCan Capital Corp. owns interests in five companies licensed, and three companies seeking a license, to produce medical marijuana pursuant to Canada's ACMPR. PharmaCan is focused on building iconic brands with a culture focused on providing patients with compassionate, personalized care.
For more information, please visit http://pharmacancapital.com/
About Peace Naturals Project Inc.
The Peace Naturals Project is a socially responsible company based on principles of integrity, transparency, security, compliance and environmental sustainability. It is the first non-incumbent applicant to be granted a license under the ACMPR and the first company licensed to retail medicinal Cannabis oils.
Peace's therapeutic Cannabis strains are grown using natural production methods and our premium extracts contain no harmful solvents or by-products. Peace strongly believes in the notion of Whole Health living as a method of improving its clients' overall well-being. Peace's dedication to its clients' health includes providing them with informed, compassionate and reliable care.
For more information, please visit http://peacenaturals.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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A blind man with heightened other senses fights crime in the city at night, and is a lawyer during the day.
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Matthew Brady 07/31/2014 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 3/4
A movie that everybody mostly hates but I like.
Mohammad 07/17/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 2.5/4
The movie has such amazing dialogs but low cgi quatity
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Farrell as Bullseye saves the day
Although originally panned by the critics upon it's initial theatrical release director Mark Steven Johnson brings us his version of the tale of the blind lawyer turned superhero in 03's Daredevil. Wasn't a huge fan of the acting done here however I have it tagged as movies that are cool to watch on a crappy weather day so to speak.
I simply loved Colin Farrell (One of the more cooler actors on the planet) as chief Daredevil antagonist Bullseye especially the one scene where Bullseye is sitting at Kingpin's desk where when Kingpin returns to his office and asks him how he got past his security...Bullseye exclaims "What do you mean? That guy?" He points to the floor where the body of a security guard now lays with 3-4 pencils sticking out of his throat. Kingpin asks " Was that necess...
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"Daredevil" by Yojimbo
After the success of Spiderman and X-Men, a rash of marvel adaptations was inevitable. Here Ben Affleck dons the leather catsuit to deal out vengeance ninja style as blind vigilante, Daredevil. All the ingredients are here; the flashy fight sequences, thumping soundtrack and origin backstory, and it all feels very familiar. It's overly florid direction and annoyingly conspicuous pop music soundtrack makes it seem more like MTV than a film in places and the attempts at humour do not really work, but the main problem is with the characters. They are uniformly bland and stereotypical, particularly Ben Affleck who displays his usual lack of presence and charisma. Having said that, it's far from dreadful; the action is efficient and the visualisation of Daredevil's sonar "vision" is quite nice...
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Does not live up to the source material.
Terrible film about a great comic when written by Frank Miller. And this movie is trying to emulate Frank Miller's comics but it fails completely. The scene that emulates the comic is very poorly done and forced. The action is either over done or oddly done like the fight in the park that is just stupid. Ben Affleck brings nothing to Daredevil who could be interesting but is not in this movie, which adds him killing although he suddenly stops in the end for no real reason. Elektra in the movie is the worse offensive since she is so complicated in the comic but incredibly simplified in this. Bullseye is okay but too over the top and not really scary like he could be. Kingpin is finely played but the story makes not sense, especially how daredevil beating him up makes it so he is taken done...
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I recently had an unexpected part 3 to this tale the other day, when the display went. Again. But this time, different symptoms. This time, the backlight went. Oh sh*t, replacing LCD panels isn't exactly cheap, and since the backlight diffusers and CCFL's are fused to the back of the LCD panel itself, there was no way of replacing the individual unit.
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A new-look University of Central Arkansas baseball team will take the field at Bear Stadium Friday when it opens the 2014 season with a home series against the Missouri State Bears.
The Bears lost 10 seniors and one junior draftee from arguably the best team in school history, one that won the Southland Conference Tournament title, advanced to the final of the NCAA Starkville Regional and shattered the school record for victories with 42.
UCA has 22 newcomers on its 35-man roster for the upcoming season. Only five position players — two starters — and five pitchers return from last season. The Bears, who had a school-record three players taken in the Major League Baseball Draft, will try to build on the momentum from last season with a fresh batch of players in coach Allen Gum's fourth season in Conway. Game times are 3 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
"We're excited about what this team can do," Gum said. "We like our guys, an outstanding group of guys. But we won't know a lot about them until we see them face some adversity. That's really when we get to know each other better. With this being such a new team, we haven't been through that process with these guys."
The Bears return two starting pitchers who put up impressive numbers a year ago in senior Bryce Biggerstaff and sophomore Connor Gilmore. Biggerstaff threw just the second no-hitter in school history in a 13-0 win over Jackson State, an NCAA regional team. He finished with a 6-5 record and a 3.01 earned-run average as a weekend starter in 2013.
Biggerstaff, a righthander from Sherwood, is expected to be the Friday starter for the Bears. The Bears' workhorse logged 107.2 innings last season — including a 10-inning outing against Lamar in conference play — and had four complete games and five games of 9-plus innings pitched.
Gilmore, a 6-foot-5, 190-pounder from Little Rock Catholic, was the postseason star for the Bears, tossing a two-hitter against Southeastern Louisiana in the SLC Championship game, then coming back with a four-hit shutout against South Alabama in an elimination game in the Starkville Regional. Gilmore, 5-0 with a 0.73 ERA last season, was named to the SLC All-Tournament team and the Starkville Regional All-Tournament team. He is expected to be the Bears' Sunday starter in 2014.
Junior righthander Connor McClain of Conway has pitched mostly in relief during his two years at UCA but should move into the weekend rotation this season. He was 1-0 with one save and a 1.54 ERA a year ago in 11 appearances.
Senior shortstop Justin Treece is the only starter returning in the everyday lineup for UCA. Treece was named to the all-tournament team at the Starkville Regional and hit .230 for the season with 47 hits and 27 RBI. Senior Scott Zimmerle was UCA's starting first baseman last season but will be in the UCA bullpen and used as a designated hitter this season.
Gum must replace the remainder of the position players, including record-setters Forrestt Allday and Jonathan Davis in the outfield and catcher Michael Marietta behind the plate.
Missouri State leads the overall series with UCA 4-3, but the teams have not met since the 2010 season. The visiting Bears finished 31-23 last season, with a 12-9 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference. MSU begins the season with eight-straight road games, while UCA is at home for nine of its first 13 games.


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It's not Sports Biz per se, but it is memorabilia, which I love to cover.
You've seen the Enron, Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers memorabilia pop up after their disintegration, but since it was a much smaller shop, Madoff memorabilia is much harder to get. We're pretty sure we got our hands on the two best pieces out there: a holiday greeting card "from your friends at Madoff" and an employee disaster kit.
Here's the greeting card. We bought it off eBay for $12. Are we totally sure it's real? No. But it seems likely. The signatures really do look like they were signed by different people and the fact that there's not a Bernie on here (we've yet to see a Madoff autograph hit eBay) kind of lends credibility to the card.


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Fundraise through the PayPal Giving Fund (formerly MissionFish). – Automatically give a portion of your eBay sales to support spay-neuter. Before you list an item on eBay, visit the PayPal Giving Fund page to make your sales work for SNAP. Your items will appear on eBay with the "Giving Works" icon, the percentage of the sale to be donated, and SNAP listed as the benefiting nonprofit agency. The auction works as usual. PayPal provides you a receipt.
Add SNAP to your Randall's Good Neighbor Card – Have SNAP listed on your Randall's Good Neighbor Card, and Randall's will make a donation to SNAP every time you make a purchase. It does not add a penny to your grocery bill, so this is a completely painless way to give back to the animals of our community. Just visit the courtesy booth at your Randall's store and ask them to add the SNAP ID number (2593) to your card. That's all there is to it!


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Saturday, December 31, 2011
365 in 2011
Reflections, nature, color, lines - a bit busy, too....all represent the year of 2011 behind the lens. Both the first day and the last day (as well as many days in between) of 2011 included time at the Naples Botanical Garden - best investment/contribution of the year!
There, the straight lines provide structure to the harmonious curves and the pops of color are rich in their own reflections. Both flora and fauna capture one's attention and the lens hardly does them justice. Each time I go, my shots seek out favorite spots and views, but the relaxed environment allows for some surprises, as well. Other reflective photos revealing natural color and lines were taken, but the underlying 'busy-ness' here better tells the story of the year. Wishing everyone the best for 2012! :) Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, FL
Friday, December 30, 2011
Working on my FETC BYOD concurrent session - Presentation Design: Before and After - with inspiration from a variety of web resources and these three analog versions! It is always fun (and a privilege!) to share with colleagues in a face-to-face conference setting...but, a bit nerve-wracking in the preparation stage! Using incubation, a step in creative thinking (as well as procrastination!), I'll step away for a few days before hammering out the details. Of course, I'm open for 'crowdsourcing' if you want to leave any comments of wisdom! :) Naples, FL
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Nearly seventy years old, the Slinky remains an inventive and simple toy that always seems to amaze children of all ages. Such an ordinary source of play can not only delight, but also allow for increased creativity. Although this week hasn't really provided much time for real 'play', the relaxed atmosphere of the holiday, has allowed the brain synapses to take on some fresh ideas! :) Naples, FL
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Window-dressing is always interesting at this downtown clothing store...with the exit of Christmas shopping, the focus is now on the New Year and our very short season of winter (it is currently a relatively cool 60 degrees Fahrenheit) whites! The display of merchandise in a retail store - either physical or virtual - is to provide the necessary attraction and invitation for a further look without creating a deceptively favorable facade. Of course, consumers need to take responsibility for filtering through the marketing tactics and judging for themselves the need for and benefits of the goods or products! The Wind and the Willow, 5th Ave S & 8th St, Naples, FL
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Completed just in time to be torn apart and re-boxed...seems silly to some as the work involved was consuming and intense, but puzzles are definitely meant to be recycled in my book (another example of process v. product, as well!) :) This one, titled One hundred elephants and a mouse (can you find the mouse?) is part of a fun, but somewhat difficult, series of puzzles. One hundred dogs and a cat was completed at school and now I'm thinking about One hundred alligators and a purse - Ha! :) Melbourne, FL
Monday, December 26, 2011
The sandhill cranes have made my mom's neighborhood their habitat - or likely the other way around...since their species is threatened and they are protected in Florida. With its long neck and long legs, it easily stands three feet high - thus, its size and unique red heart-shaped mask make it an unusual bird indeed. They are fun to watch hunt for grub (though I wouldn't want to work around their lawn 'maintenance'!) and I love to listen to their distinctive voice. We don't see these birds in Southwest Florida, so it is a treat to find them so prevalent here. Melbourne, FL
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Countdown to Christmas concludes with one tired puppy!
Many thanks for everyone's holiday wishes and comments! Merry one to all of you, too! Myra's exhausted state reflects mine this season...but looking forward to the upcoming week of rest and relaxation! On to the wrapping up of 2011 and the arrival of 2012 - will you be continuing your daily photo shoots/posts? Melbourne, FL
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Countdown to Christmas continues with two nutcrackers...
A product of German craftsmanship, the nutcracker not only 'cracked nuts' but also scared away the evil spirits with its big wooden teeth. Eventually, it was sold as a popular children toy and became the inspiration for the Nutcracker ballet, a popular Christmas event. Both fascinating and intriguing, they have also become a collector's item. Melbourne, FL
Countdown to Christmas continues with three singing angels...
Perforated metal, aluminum foil, wire, and ornaments would not normally be associated with angels, but the rough elements can be plied to be angelic! Crudely, but lovingly, assembled, this trio is part of a decorative piece created by my father more than sixty years ago. The angels make their annual appearance even if other decorating is at a minimum...and now they have even more significance since they outlasted him and provide a wonderful remembrance. Melbourne, FL
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Countdown to Christmas continues with four lighted palms...
It is quite popular to light palm trees during the holidays here, but it is rare to have the fronds strung with lights as well (usually, they just do the base of the tree). It really looks so much better with the entire tree lined with lights, but the labor and cost must be considered, I suppose. Palm trees are not usually associated with Christmas - at least, not from our northern neighbors - but, the religious meaning of Christmas would take you to the desert and one of the few trees to survive in that climate is the palm tree. Naples, FL
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Countdown to Christmas continues with five crèche pieces...
Most nativity scenes, depicting the birth of Jesus, have more pieces - three Kings, angels, camels, donkeys, and other barn animals. This one, depicting simplicity, is limited to Joseph, Mary, Jesus and two shepherds...but its meaning is just as complex. Though not a particularly religious person, I still sense the spiritual nature of this artistic expression - made in Mexico. Interestingly, according to Wikipedia, St. Francis Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene! Naples, FL
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Countdown to Christmas continues with six holiday music CDs...
This assortment is nontraditional and diverse - representing part of an accumulation over the years (there's Bing Crosby, more Mannheim Steamroller and others waiting in the wings!). The traditional carols, interpreted by contemporary performers, are on the same playlist as some zany and often quite silly ones with a faster beat. There are some I like better than others...and some that are absolute favorites. For the traditional, votes go to The First Noel (sung here by Johnny Mathis), Jewel's Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World, performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir - what are your favorites? Naples, FL
Monday, December 19, 2011
Countdown to Christmas continues with seven Christmas cards....
Christmas cards use to be a favorite of mine - I would get organized and write individual notes to dozens of friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday....and, when the Christmas letter became popular, I would hammer out a newsy rendition of the year to include in the card. Now, due to time and technology, I have cut back considerably and generally get out my few between Christmas and New Years...sans Christmas letter. So, if you are waiting for one from me...well, consider this forum and photo as holiday greetings!! ;) Naples, FL
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Christmas countdown continues with eight glass ornaments...
Though this assortment is likely "made in China", the origins of glass ornaments can be traced back to Germany when Hans Greiner began hand blowing glass baubles in the mid 1800s. Soon, the unique and shiny figurines (generally in the shape of fruit and nuts, not spheres) were discovered by F.W. Woolworth who brought them back to the U.S. to sell in his five-and-dime stores! Who would have thought! Of course, it is usually the mass-produced balls that decorate Christmas now...and sometimes, they aren't even made of glass, but plastic. :( Naples, FL
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Christmas countdown continues...with nine wrapped gifts!
Presents are usually plentiful at Christmas time. Great efforts are made by charitable organizations to help those in economic need to provide gifts for their children. The lore of Santa, reindeer, elves, the sleigh, and numerous holiday songs would have little meaning without presents...but do you ever consider why/how you give at Christmas? Is it due to religious reasons or to participate in the 'merry' holiday spirit or to show love/care/kindness with material goods? Sometimes I fall into the habit of giving (and receiving) just because it is the expectation, but I do always enjoy an annual gift exchange that involves giving to a charity of our choice and I hope that there is meaning at a deeper level...though, I miss the wrapping! ;) Naples, FL
Friday, December 16, 2011
The countdown to Christmas begins with ten (well, there's actually more, but...) poinsettias bloomin' and just as many days remaining until the big day! So, my challenge for the next nine days is to photograph a Christmas-related item in descending numbers until Dec 25th - we'll see how it goes.
The red brachts of the flower are actually the leaves and not the petals of the flower, while the yellow centers are the flower buds. Supposedly, the association of poinsettias with Christmas is traced back to 16th century Mexico where a young girl offers weeds to the church...which then turn into poinsettias with their star-shaped representation of the Star of Bethlehem (Wikipedia). Naples, FL
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Colorful pushpins take center stage...pointing every which way. A Buddhist proverb states, "If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking."
Remarkably, then, the key is figuring out if you are going in the right direction - a true dilemma sometimes! You can research and chat with others, but ultimately the decision is made (even a 'non-decision' becomes a decision by default!) and then commitment kicks into gear. Inertia, another roadblock, gets you nowhere...so, that 'walking' is not as easy as it sounds! Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Signs are all around us - most offer straight-forward information (some better than others!) - be it a warning or a service, written or nonverbal, obvious or obscure. Some we take for granted and others surprise us...but not attending to them can be detrimental. I've been noticing the signs of eroding educational institutions for some time, but they continue to be ignored by others. There are signals sent 'loud and clear' by constituents, but are the politicians listening? Granted, some signs are 'roadblocks' and others misdirect us...hopefully, we can effectively engage our thinking skills to filter through those detours. Golden Gate Pkwy & US 41E, Naples, FL
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Trying to capture the backlit flowers of this orchid tree and failed miserably - amazing how difficult it is to replicate what is in the mind's eye sometimes. Nevertheless, I'm intrigued with the shot, with its contrasting dark and light, sharp and fuzzy, and its bokeh droplets. Furthermore, I find my eyes constantly exploring the various points and places, trying to make meaning and tickling the brain cells. Kind of like the winding path or the door ajar which invites you in, this photo provides me with a glimpse as to what is beyond, with knowledge that there's work to get there. Broad & 6th St N Naples, FL
Monday, December 12, 2011
Looking west, watching the sun sink below the horizon, never fails to bring an amazing sense of contentment and optimism. Funny that the ending of a day can bring such peace...of course, the added water component from the Gulf's quiet waves help create the setting. It would be nice to carry around this image (and its tremendous aura) in your mind for times when needed! ;) 4th Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Unlocking the potential takes skill, an open mind, and often another 'twist'. This Master lock is definitely in need of that final 'twist'! I wonder how many other 'potentials' lay dormant because of the lack of that last bit of mental, physical or spiritual strength needed to make things happen...or simply because they are overlooked. On the lookout to unleash more potential.... 4th Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
Saturday, December 10, 2011
On the lookout for weather vanes these days - there are fewer than I thought! The mermaid...the aquatic siren...has a rich mythological and mystical fascination. A hybrid, indeed...and one can only wonder whether the best 'half' was so designated! ;)
As human beings, we are all a combination of various DNA which combines into our unique selves. As much as we say we appreciate this diverse personalization, there are too many times when the desire for same-ness occupies a priority seat and differences are not appreciated - even ostracized. We've got to keep working on this! 2nd Ave S & 3rd St, Naples, FL
Friday, December 9, 2011
Golden silk orb-weaver spins her web (despite the numerous shutterbugs)....fascinating creatures, but glad she was off the path so I didn't run directly into her! She was our first discovery as the high school Photography Club ventured into Freedom Park and though she may not have been on the scavenger hunt, she offered a potential character for a digital story! Unfortunately, rain was also in the picture...so, photos were a bit limited. I can't wait to see what the students found in our wet field trip! ;) Freedom Park, Naples, FL
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ahhhh - I can *almost* sense it...time for my own concentrated pleasure reading - just hang on for another couple of weeks! :) This selection was recommended by a colleague with similar slants to the mystery genre. She was 'right on' with one of the author's other books - The 13th Hour, in case you are in need for a book! How about you? What are you reading now or looking forward to reading soon? Naples, FL
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
This traveller's palm has fanned out nicely with some 'bird-of-paradise-like' flowers emerging in the center. It certainly popped against the cloudless sky with its extended leaves and patterned symmetry. Associated with this plant is the following quote: "If a traveler stands directly in front of a traveler's palm and makes a wish in good spirit - that wish will definitely come true." I'm not sure that the facsimile will work, but feel free to use this image if you are planning travel. Naples, FL
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Shorter days, both literally and figuratively, impact this photo - not only the minimalist fashion, but the sieve-like nature of this garlic mincer...somehow the hours just seem to slip through the holes way too easily! ;) Naples, FL
Monday, December 5, 2011
These silhouetted branches and leaves invoke a certain starkness in the light golden hues of the setting sun. Though the outlines reveal undistinguished interiors, their shapes alone provide interesting detail and one can extrapolate their own 'details' using their imaginations and/or consider the 'white' space rather than the object itself.
Like an optical figure-ground illusion, foreground and background impact photographs. Looking at the layers and trying to add interest at each depth can make the image more lasting and effective, as discussed in this article. Naples, FL
Sunday, December 4, 2011
No need for sandals when headed for the sand... :) Come to think of it, we can probably shed a fair amount of unnecessary items if we think about our goal. For example, shedding words is challenging for some, but texting and twitter have provided plenty of opportunity to be inventive! 4th Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Checking for traffic before crossing the street...on the way to the beach. Yes, today was warm, less humid and full of sunshine - a fine day for most any outdoor activity. :) Crayton Rd & Park Shore Dr, Naples, FL
Friday, December 2, 2011
Laundered items waiting to be ironed....procrastination at its best, but in this case, deservedly so! ;) Unfortunately, plenty of other delayed to do's await attention this weekend, so we'll see where the ironing fits on the priority list. Similar (and countless decisions) are made on a daily basis without much consideration, but perhaps that lack of thought and meaning is what helps to determine the procrastination itself! Naples, FL
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Reflection, network, framework - all appropriate descriptors for this photograph and ironically, the focus of tonight's class. These education majors were very receptive to thinking about uses of social networking tools in the classroom - and enthusiastically participated in the experiential role-play of our Inventor network in Edmodo. It was fun to see them get into their characters and create relevant posts and comments. Since this was the last class before the final exam, there was also considerable reference to the framework of the class and learning in general...and discussion/clarification about the upcoming reflection paper. Edison State College, Naples, FL


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'My son disabled by rare incurable disease'
The past 10 years have been a bit of a rollercoaster for Sara Hunt and her family.
In 2001 both of her sons were diagnosed with a rare, inherited disease which attacks the brain and nervous system and can quickly lead to disability and death.
The same disease, adrenoleukodystrophy or ALD, was famously depicted in the Hollywood film, Lorenzo's Oil, about sufferer Lorenzo Odone.
Sara's older son, Alex, was just seven years old at the time and was given a year to live. Ayden was just a baby.
In common with many families affected by rare diseases, Sara faced the prospect of watching her sons submit to a devastating and incurable condition, knowing that there were very few other people going through the same ordeal.
"Within nine months Alex had gone from a walking, talking, healthy young boy to a semi-vegetative state. He couldn't walk, talk, swallow or see," says Sara, who lives in London.
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His deterioration was so fast that Sara could not take it in - and it was too late to use the oil mixture, made from olive and rapeseed oils and known as Lorenzo's oil, which can delay or reduce symptoms in boys with ALD.
"The devastation didn't hit me until things had calmed down a bit. I was so busy trying to keep things as normal as possible, with a naughty toddler to look after too, that I was on autopilot."
When Ayden was found to have the same genetic disease, they put their faith in Lorenzo's oil to prevent the onset of ALD.
He was put on a very strict low-fat diet when he was just 18 months old and spoon-fed the oil daily for years.
"He got used to it, but the oil is disgusting. It's not pleasant to take and Ayden couldn't have any chocolate or any treats at all during his childhood," Sara says.
People with ALD do not produce an essential protein which is needed to carry an enzyme that breaks down very long chain-saturated fatty acids (VLCFAs) taken into the body in the diet.
Research suggests that Lorenzo's oil may help by lowering levels of these VLCFAs.
But when scans showed that ALD had started in Ayden's brain, his only option was a high-risk bone marrow transplant which was ultimately successful.
"All the donor cells have taken so he won't get ALD now," Sara says.
"He's a cocky teenager at secondary school. You wouldn't know anything was ever wrong with him."
Alastair Kent, chair of Rare Disease UK, says that 3.5 million people are affected in the UK by more than 6,000 rare diseases.
A rare disease is defined as one which affects fewer than five-in-10,000 people - but the vast majority have a prevalence of less than one-in-100,000.
The biggest challenge, he says, is getting a correct diagnosis quickly and then accessing the right treatment.
"A doctor's training can make them think that a rare disease is an odd form of a common thing rather than a common form of an odd disease."
He believes the NHS is not responding as effectively as it could to rare diseases and he says more could be done to give families coping with these diseases better and more co-ordinated treatment.
Mr Kent acknowledges that rare disease families are very reliant on their own resources and people in the same situation as them.
Sara agrees. When she was looking for practical support and advice on ALD, she found there was a lack of clear information so she decided to set up her own charity, ALD Life, in 2004.
"It made me feel less helpless to do as much as I could for him and other people in the same situation."
Alex is now 19 years old. ALD has left him completely dependent, but his condition has stabilised which has allowed Sara to establish a routine of carers and activities which give his life structure.
But he faces huge challenges, not least communicating.
"He can only communicate by blinking - two blinks for yes, one for no. He can definitely tell you when he doesn't like something," Sara laughs.
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Patricia Ellis, 51, from Ealing, has lived with another rare disease - myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS - for 10 years.
She suffers from chronic tiredness and weakness due to extremely low levels of haemoglobin in her blood.
"It's like anaemia but much worse. I find things like walking really hard work and I feel as if I have a deep sea diving suit on if I'm going up stairs."
Patricia receives blood transfusions every six weeks to keep her blood count at a level where she can function. Even then, it is only half the normal level.
She knows that her energy levels have decreased over the past few years and that there is no cure for her.
But she has been helped by support networks through MDSUK and made friends with other sufferers as a result of her treatment.
"I dread someone saying one day that we've run of options for you... but I see that as a long way off. There have been so many changes in medicine in the last few years - who knows what's around the corner?"


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In this vastly growing technological age, when consumers can so easily review, rate, and connect with their friends, families, and even businesses online, one can argue that the need for the excellent customer service in the physical arena is needed. "It has taken less than twenty years to become integrated with internet technology and provide mobile virtual access" (Peelan, E., 2013). The physical environment of the airline industry is where all of the action takes place, as each moment of truth builds up a customers' perception of the company's brand. By engaging with a desk clerk upon arrival at the gate, or by asking a steward for another beverage mid-flight, the consumer's experience can range from poor to positive on a quick sliding scale. Disputably, the quality of the consumer's psychical experience enables the consumer to discuss his immediate needs, complaints, or positive reviews on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, submitting a contact form, or even e-mailing into the airline companies.
As an example, let's look to Dave Carroll's experience with United Airlines in July 2009. Unfortunately, Mr. Carroll's guitar was ruined in a flight from Halifax to Chicago; and he documented this experience by creating a series of music videos on YouTube. The first video describes a first-hand encounter of watching his guitar being tossed around by baggage handlers while loading the airline. This video received nearly 150,000 views within the first twenty four hours. United Airlines contacted the musician shortly after this incident became public. The second video goes on to tell about the feedback that was given to the artist; and the third film discusses engagement that other consumers who have reached out to Carroll with their own negative experiences. The final line of the trilogy song says, "They say that you're (United) changing, and I hope you do, 'Cause if you don't then who would fly with you." Overall, this series of experiences from Carroll speaks volumes on the matter of customer engagement. These viral videos have been seen across the world and affected the choices of many potential prospects for United Airlines. One could argue that had United Airlines focused on handling baggage more carefully to begin with, and having an honest, reliable approach to customer complaints, these videos may have not been made. Carroll has gone on to publish a book about his ingenuity and tackling against an airline organization's figurehead with social media applications.
This example could easily apply to any airline, and proves that with a focus on the consumer's experience in the physical arena, consumers will share excellent experiences, positive reviews, and feel fulfilled from the purchase. In turn, this will increase a brand's image and encourage other customers to discuss their positive experiences as well.
Works Cited
Peelen, E., & Beltman, R. (2013). Customer Relationship Management. United Kingdom: Pearon Education Limited.
Carroll, D. (2015). United Breaks Guitars. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo
Carroll, D. (2015). United Breaks Guitars 2. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-UoERHaSQg
Google Books. (2015). United Breaks Guitars: The Power of One Voice in the Age of Social Media. Retrieved from: https://books.google.nl/books/about/United_Breaks_Guitars.html?id=BkqDmAEACAAJ&hl=enMedia


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Here's a bit of mid-week outfit inspiration :)
I'm loving all things off the shoulder at the moment, and it's actually a first for me.. I've never really been a big fan of this look in the past, but I've seen it done in so many different ways (bohemian, casual, classy, trendy etc.), that it's actually making me want to try it out! My favourite look would have to be an off the shoulder LBD - sophisticated and perfect for a night out.
What's your favourite off the shoulder style? Casual? Classy?
Sources for photos used: a pair & a spare, Sabo Skirt, Stockholm Streetstyle, Sheinside, The Blonde Salad, Forever21 and Pinterest.


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One of the original aims of Friends of Flora was the re-establishment of a sustainable breeding population of Whio in the Flora Stream. This involved reducing stoat numbers to low levels so that juvenile Whio could be released into the stream.
The female DOC translocated into the Flora partnered up with a wild male in 2007 and they fledged 3 young whio. We are now leaving the whio population within the catchment to their own devices, allowing nature to take its course.
By the year 2000, whio numbers in the Flora catchment had dropped to two lone males. As part of our conservation strategy we aimed to bring the numbers back to a level at which they could breed naturally, and keep the numbers at a sustainable level for the Flora Stream/Upper Takaka River.
Learning the hard way: In 2004, ten captive raised young birds were released into the Flora catchment in an attempt to restore the population. Six birds did not adapt well and died from starvation. The reason was found to be a combination of the young birds not being fully prepared for life in the wild and also a lack of sufficient easy food supply during a particularly harsh winter in the high altitude of the Flora Stream. The four survivors were returned to captivity and then released into the Rolling River in January 2005. These birds have since maintained good condition and have successfully raised young. The only positive we were able to take from this was that none of the birds were taken by predation, which is some consolation.
Wild flightless juveniles: In February 2006 DoC translocated a wild raised female duck into the Flora. This is a relatively new technique. The idea is to translocate the wild duck into its new area, at about 8 to 9 weeks of age - as a pre fledgling, just before it can fly, in the hope it will have become used to its surroundings by the time it can fly, and will decide to stay.
The female DOC translocated into the Flora, Maryann, partnered up with a wild male (since named Bill) in 2007 and they fledged 3 young whio. These were the first whio successfully fledged in the catchment in 12 years.
DOC translocated further whio into the Flora in the next 2 years and we are now leaving the whio population within the catchment to their own devices, allowing nature to take its course. With FoF's ongoing trapping we hope that the population will continue to increase.
Click here to keep up to date with our latest news
The Blake Ambassadors is a programme run by the Sir Peter Blake Trust that sends young people to work on environmental and heritage projects. Natalie de Burgh, is currently working in your Flora project area. She is recording her experiences on a blog: Click here
April 2016
12 kiwis translocated from South Gouland to the Flora area.
February 2016
Ecological surveys of the Salisbury Ecological Management Unit with joint DOC/FOF teams
Mar & April 2013
12 kiwis translocated from New Creek with another 8 kiwi released from the Upper Roaring Lion in April. See the pictures on our facebook page
Dec 2012
Our first kiwi chick is born.
Mar 2012
National Radio Interview with Maryann Ewers & Bill Rooke, founders of FoF.
Feb 2012
Man prosecuted for taking his dog into the Flora area, endangering the kiwi.
Feb 2011
10 years of Friends of Flora celebrated.
October 2010
Helen Clark, becomes Patron of Friends of Flora.
May 2010
Friends of Flora and DOC Motueka release 12 adult kiwi into the Flora. Read the monthly updates.
Friends of Flora and DOC Motueka release whio into the Flora. Read annual whio survey data.
Feb 2001
Friends of Flora was founded.


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I have largely had positive experiences with Jet Airways, and they usually excel for me in the area of in-flight services. My loyalty for them only grows given my preference for a full-service carrier versus a low-cost carrier when I travel around India, and that their international network takes me places where I need to travel for work and leisure anyways. So, it is a good fit, as compared to Air India, where reliability is an issue and they sometimes don't fly to places I need to be going to anyways.
However, one serious area of concern is upgrades. Different people in the Jet Airways' frontline have been trained or brainwashed to think differently about upgrades which is a problem. See, upgrades are not a bad thing, and one needs to respect that. When a plane is oversold in one cabin, almost all airlines will move some passengers into the next higher cabin so that they get everyone over to their destination and some people can sample their products. In these cases, upgrades are involuntary and hence nothing is charged to the member.
Over March 2016 however, I saw two different sides of the Jet Airways frontline team which pointed towards the same thing, "why do you want to travel in D Class?" The D-Class is the fare class which is designated for all business class redemption as well as upgrade bookings on Jet Airways flights.
Take 1: How did you get into business class: miles or vouchers?
Early in March 2016, me and my wife, Shipra, were going to be on a quick weekend trip to Srinagar. We figured the best routing to get there at a reasonable time was with Jet Airways via Delhi (BOM-DEL-SXR). In this case, I made a redemption booking using some of my Etihad Guest miles, and all redemption bookings in business class show as D class to Jet Airways.
Anyhow, we checked in online and arrived at the airport to collect our boarding passes (I have a thing for real boarding passes, not electronic, not kiosk-printed ones). The check-in agent printed the boarding passes for us, and then she got confused it seems. It was written all over her face. So, instead of handing us over our boarding passes, she went on a questioning tangent. The conversation went like this:
Agent: How did you purchase these tickets?
Me: Redemption bookings issued by your partner airline Etihad Airways
Agent: Err, did you confirm your upgrade via miles or via vouchers?
Me: I did not upgrade. These are redemption tickets, where Etihad Airways used some my miles with them and issued us both tickets for this trip.
She still looked like she did not believe us, so I asked her to see the ticket in the system which would have been issued by Etihad Airways. She wasn't convinced so she asked a supervisor, and then informed us that she was going to check on these tickets with the ticketing office and be back soon. Around here, boarding was called for the BOM-DEL flight already. She came back a bit later, still dazed, but profusely apologized, got us our boarding passes and sent us on our way.
Take 2: There is no upgrade request pending for you
Right after the Kashmir getaway, I was supposed to be travelling to Europe on a work trip. Since Jet Airways' was moving out of Brussels, I thought of booking on the BOM-BRU-BOM segment one last time for nostalgia sake. I usually don't venture out into Brussels, but I wanted to do that this time. Anyhow, I had a pretty good visibility on the Jet Airways inventory, and it seemed like they may have a seat for BOM-BRU available for upgrade because the flight was not full in business class.
My usual insistence is that the airline confirm an upgrade in advance, because that helps me be mentally sorted and have one thing less on my mind when I am travelling. So, I sent them an email request authorising debiting my account for the upgrade, and the airline further asked (or at least told me they asked!) their revenue management team for releasing a seat to confirm the upgrade. I also sent them tweets to ask for a confirmation before the day of travel.
I got a phone call from JetPrivilege intimating me their inability to confirm an upgrade. So I told the representative I had no intention of begging for an upgrade at the airport. He asked me what I meant, and I informed him how at the airport, the agents never see the PNR record fully, and even if there is an upgrade enlisted, they never pro-actively process the upgrade. In this case, I could see an upgrade waitlisted when I pulled up my PNR record as well.
So, the JP agent on the phone informed me he would make a note on my booking and I won't have to do anything. The agent would be proactive in processing the upgrade.
Circa to the airport…I get in line, get to the front of the queue, and I want to see what happens. The agent asks me where I am going, prints my boarding pass and wishes me a good flight, etc. So in spite of my best urge to not ask for this upgrade, I ask.
Me: Excuse me, thanks for this. But I'd enlisted an upgrade and I see vacant seats in business class. So, could you look into it
Agent: Sorry sir, no upgrades waitlisted against your name
Like I said before, this is extremely infuriating, and this is something I've noticed with Jet domestically and internationally as well. They cling on to the seats till the last minute, and then they'd just not process that upgrade. I understand their desire to try and sell a seat till the last minute. But forget that part, they make the customer look like a fool for asking when they either ignore that an upgrade was waitlisted, or they lie through their teeth.
Same situation on the way back, where I had enlisted an upgrade with vouchers. No one ever even mentioned that I had an upgrade request pending and it was accepted/denied. On those days, it feels like these papers that Jet Airways' sends me as an elite, just is a paper promise, not to be fulfilled.
On following up with the airline after finishing the trip, they did not really have an answer, and blamed it on a technical error.
Jet Airways' agents need some serious training with respect to handling upgrades and mileage redemption tickets on the frontline. Upgrades are not an entitlement, but they are a feature of their product, and hence should be honored without a fuss!
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AMES, Iowa, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Seneca Wallace rebounded from a pair of sub-par efforts with a record-breaking performance Saturday, accounting for a school-record 493 yards and coming through during a late drive as 23rd-ranked Iowa State downed Missouri, 42-35.
In the two previous weeks, Wallace had seen his Heisman Trophy hopes take a major hit by throwing for a combined 269 yards in losses to nationally ranked Oklahoma and Texas.
But the electrifying quarterback bounced back against the Tigers, setting a school ecord for completions while 31 of 47 for 425 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 68 yards on 10 attempts.
Wallace came up huge on the Cyclones' game-winning, 15-play, 93-yard drive with runs of 11 and 33 yards. Michael Wagner capped the drive with a one-yard run with 32 seconds remaining, giving Iowa State (7-3, 4-2) a 42-35 lead.
Freshman Brad Smith passed for 228 yards and a touchdown for Missouri (4-5, 1-4), which lost for the fourth time in its last five games.


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Bay Leaf Restaurant by Cris d' Cuisine: Chef Maricris Salinas-Agas never fails to impress! Bay leaf still holds a special place in everyone's hearts and taste buds especially with their amazing Beef Pho, Eats in Baguio would surely give their Pho- a five star "pho-nomenal" rating! It is the best ever!
Bangus Sisig: Delicious, "meaty" and savory! Wonderful bits of Bangus in just the right size! Strangely enough this even tops the taste of famous classic Sisigs out there…and its Bangus! How healthy can we get?
RIBS: Melts in your mouth! Soft and absolutely delicious! They have their own amazing version of this, probably a percent better than a famous restaurant who serves ribs. Somehow this has extra OOMPH!
Duck Curry: It is always tricky to prepare duck, but one can quack with joy when they taste this, bay leaf aced the duck!
Session Café is actually a misnomer – the quaint, homey place is actually a short walk away from Session on Calderon Street. It is the sister café of Sessions Gallery which you can read about here.
Sessions Café is a student-friendly hangout. They serve rice meals and cakes by the slice, but the main attraction is their wide selection of drinks and cold desserts.
If you have a date or even a few friends, plan on sharing one of their monster shakes. You can choose from caramel, strawberry, and ube. The shakes are thick and creamy and overloaded with wafers and candies and all kinds of toppings. They're delicious and will also look fabulous on your Instagram feed. If you're ordering solo, they have plenty of hot and cold drinks to choose from. Their bestseller is the strawberry mocha latte.
Another must-try is their fruit and yogurt salad. It's a good assortment of – you guessed it – sliced fruits mixed into yogurt. If the shakes are a little too sweet for you, the fruit and yogurt salad is a refreshing alternative.
For a snack or light meal to go with your drink, try their embutido or another dish from their all-day breakfast menu. As of the time of the food crawl, the owners said they plan to add pastas to the menu as well.
Calle Uno doubles as a shared working space and a food hub – all around, just a great place for creativity and collaboration. We were graciously given a full tour of the facilities from the long- and short-term for-rent office spaces to the library to the shared pantry. Our purpose for going there, however, was to sample the bestsellers from the food trucks in their little park.
The food trucks on site are Munchiez Food Truck, Binge Beetle, Road Grille, Pendong Food Bug, Cheat Day and Live Long. We encourage you to mix and match food choices and try something from every truck that catches your eye – maybe even one from each place, if you're hungry enough.
Each truck offers something different, but here are a few of our favorites: Road Grill's simple but flavorful ribs, smoky, grilled-just-right kebab from Pendong Food Bug, and for dessert, Binge Beetle's deep fried cheesecake spring rolls.
That said, one trip to the Calle Uno food hub probably won't suffice to get a sampling of all of their best stuff. It wouldn't hurt to come back after your first encounter with them to order a different combination of dishes…and a third time, and a fourth, and a fifth – however many it takes.
IPIATTI: Their Italian inspired cuisine is a revelation to those who miss this quaint little place along Nevada Square, it's a must stop before you enter Camp John Hay or Loakan. Chef Elly a long time cruise ship chef has finally anchored himself and his talents right here in Baguio City, that's world class talent cooking for you, and he did not disappoint!
Chicken Ceasar Salad Wrap
A filling size of a meal, comes with veggies and fries, tasty inside and out!
Spicy Tahong
A huge favorite, soft mussels infused with this delicious spicy concoction, this is best eaten with rice, it is quite spicy, mind you, but absolutely delicious!
Osso Bucco
Their Beef Shank in special sauce is as beefy as it gets, you have to try this for yourself! Beeftastiko!
Chef Salad in Tortilla Basket
They have a delicious secret recipe for their vinaigrette, that alone says a lot! Plus it's curiously packed in a delicious bread basket!
Primavera and Puttanesca
They have a lot of Pasta in their menu but these are NEW and AMAZING big numbers you can sink your teeth into. saucy and exquisitely tasty, we suggest you share this if your on a diet…it packs A LOT of servings
Sausage and Sauerkraut:
No one can resist premium sausage with a healthy serving of fresh saurkraut and mashed potato.
Fried Ice Cream:
How do you fry Ice Cream? Curiosity will be your guide to this pistaccio perfection, this delicious concoction is something you must experience!
Twisted Chef by Cafe Angelo: Everyone makes it a point to keep Cafe Angelo in their itinerary whenever they come to Baguio, and one will find themselves coming back for more surprise meals in Cafe Angelo's newest venture: Twisted Chef!
The re branding of the second branch has brought more vegetarian meals into Baguio's first ever Yoga-Cafe studio and owner Chef Ro Quintos, who finds amazing ways to "Twist up" a recipe in an absolutely delicious way still serves your favorite Cafe Angelo meals aptly placed under "Cheat day specials", don't worry even their cheat day specials are as healthy as can be, for one thing everything is ORGANIC.
These are literally balls of protein mainly because it's packed with parmesan cheese and tofu, all delectably fried up with a crisp outer shell… dip it their special garlic sauce.. you have the perfect post yoga/workout meal there.
The name says it all, delicious juicy spicy shrimp over a steaming bowl of Masala rice.
Touted as one of the best burgers in Baguio mainly because this burger's meat is 100 percent pure organic Beef patty, and it boasts a garden of veggies under slices of delicious high quality bread, did we say, the sauce in this is one of a kind!
Eggplant Parmesana:
It has the right kind of spicy, enough to satisfy your spicy cravings. and the blending of flavors in this dish is something you shouldn't miss, oh and it's vegetarian! Again, a great dish after working out
Joie de Vivre is a resto-café with a chill, artsy vibe. They offer sweet twists on familiar savory dishes. Their choco fries makes for a nice balance of hot and cold, sweet and salty. Most people prefer ketchup or gravy on their fries, but don't dis this combination until you've tasted it yourself. Their strawberry margarita pizza is another sweet-and-savory combination you'll want to try while you're there.
If you aren't feeling so adventurous, they also offer tender sirloin steak served alongside a baked potato. The potato is topped with sour cream that they make themselves in the restaurant. It's a heavy meal served on a chopping board – a cute little feature that adds to Joie de Vivre's artsy feel.
We also enjoyed Joie de Vivre's shakes served in light bulb-shaped glasses. The chocado – an amalgamation of chocolate and avocado – was a big hit, as well as the lighter, more refreshing cucumber crush, which combines cucumber (of course), mint, and lime flavors.
Although we didn't witness it on the evening we were there, Joie de Vivre sometimes complements their food and drinks with live music acts. All in all, it's a good place to bring your friends and family to just kick back and chill.
BZA Home Arts Café is both a café and a supplier of craft materials like rhinestone art, paint-by-number kits and furniture. The place is a large old house converted into a restaurant whose walls are decorated with the glittering finished products. You'll want to take a few minutes to look around and get the full effect before settling down to eat. After the meal, we were treated to a short demo of the rhinestone art by one of the staff members.
There are menu items to suit every taste. Some of the ones we enjoyed best were the lamb chop served with their special sauce and the marinara pasta. We also had our fill of canapes. If you order them for an appetizer, be careful not to have too many (no matter how tempting) or you'll be full already by the time your meal is served. You can also enjoy after-dinner (or after-lunch, as the case may be) coffee in the same big, comfortable space.
Dates, small groups, and even large groups can be accommodated at BZA as they offer plenty of seating both inside and outdoors. It's a sit-down dinner kind of place – perhaps not the best option if you're in a rush or looking for just a light meal. We recommend it for your big and little celebrations.
The establishments mentioned in this post were all participants in The Other Bloggers Baguio Food Crawl 2017. For more information on the restaurants and the crawl, check the hashtag #TOBBaguioFoodCrawl or #TheOtherBloggers or see our press release here.
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Last updated on September 22nd, 2014 at 03:28 pm.
I went and saw Iron Man at the Victoria Point Cineplex on Sunday night, let me just say now, it is an excellent movie, it did not disappoint at all. Robert Downey Jr. plays the part of Tony Stark/Iron Man superbly. Marvel did a great job on the rest of the cast and they all work together like magic to create one of the best superhero films I have seen.
The start of the movie seemed a little slow, however it made for the perfect build up of Tony Stark's character and the consistent build up set up the rest of the movie extremely well.
From the trailer and movie posters, I was expecting it to be quite flashy and heavy on the CGI, but it isn't. It is very believable and none of the graphics are over the top or excessively flashy.
Being one of the no doubt many that have not read the Iron Man comics, I was not sure what to expect as far as the story goes, but I was not disappointed at all!
To my understanding it was changed slightly to the original story to be set in Afghanistan rather than the Vietnam war where it was originally set, so as to make it seem more current and relevent. I think this was a great idea as everyone today can easily identify with it today and it thus allows us to better relate to the movie, especially for those of us that are not in the USA.
The current average user rating on IMDB is 8.4/10 at the time of writing this where 36.2% of the votes gave it a 10 and less than 10% of the votes were below 7. I think these ratings are pretty accurate.
It runs for 126 mins so it is a two hour movie, and it is definitely worth the two hours to see it in my opinion.
I'm not going to ruin the story on you, but lets just say, I want to go see it again and I can't wait for the obvious sequel! Here's hoping they don't mess it up.
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The US steel industry, having sprung some major leaks, has just applied a patch to its tiniest hole - European imports.
This is the reaction of some steel experts outside the industry to last Friday's decision by the International Trade Commission that subsidized European steel imports have indeed ''injured'' the American industry.
In 14 of 16 cases brought by US steel companies against European companies, the ITC ruled in favor of the US, and against companies in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Britain, and West Germany. The decision paves the way for ''countervailing duties'' - already determined by the Department of Commerce in August - to be imposed on some European steel imports. Broadly speaking, the duties would be enough to offset the amount of subsidies.
The duties, which would be retroactive to last June, will take effect shortly after the ITC formally informs the Department of Commerce on Oct. 21 of its ruling. But just when the ruling takes effect is a ''big if,'' as one steel analyst with Chase Econometrics, a forecasting firm, put it.
What might come up instead is an alternative agreement in the works between the European Community and the Department of Commerce. The Europeans are trying to establish a quota which would guarantee them part of the US market. They see this as more palatable. Their steel companies would keep all the sales revenue and not turn over a large chunk of potential revenue to the US government as duties.
An agreement has not yet surfaced because of certain objections by US steel officials and some internal disputes in the EC. ''Negotiators are neither optimistic nor pessimistic,'' says a Commerce spokesman, ''but will continue to negotiate'' until the Oct. 21 deadline.
But import relief by agreement or by duties seems to be one drop in the bailout bucket as the US steel industry tries to keep itself afloat. Charles Bradford, a vice-president at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and an expert on steel, says the real issue is wages. Imports are being tackled by the industry because they're noticeable and easier to do something about, he says.
''The ITC decision will have almost no impact,'' he says. ''Imports are hurting them, but by attacking them the way they have, they have given the steelworker an excuse for not recognizing the real problem - which is labor costs.''
In this industry, labor accounts for over 40 percent of costs, Mr. Bradford says. According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1982 wages, including benefits, averaged $24.84 per hour worked. This compares with 1981 wages in Canada of $12.63, in Japan of $10.15, and in Europe, a range of $7.13 to $15.06.
The industry is not exactly coming to its knees, but it is in hard times. Bethlehem Steel is in the midst of closing down four shipyards and two steel plants. Republic Steel recently let go 700 employees. National Steel's salaried workers just had their pay slashed 10 percent. Since August, about 20,000 steelworkers have been laid off.
For the first nine months of this year, the industry has been operating at 50 .2 percent of capacity, compared with 81.7 percent for the same time last year. ''The industry as a whole is expected to be in the red this year - a first since 1938,'' an AISI spokesman said. He went on to say that the result of the ruling on imports ''will be to transfer more sales volume to the US industry.''
The industry says it's foundering because of a number of factors:
* Imports: A strong dollar makes imports significantly less expensive here. Subsidized imports and dumping don't help, either. In the 1970s, imports accounted for 15.3 percent of supply in the US market, the AISI says. This year they account for 22.6 percent. The imports cited by the ITC account for about 11 percent of all steel imports, a commission spokesman says.
* Tax policy: The Reagan administration is not lenient enough in depreciation allowances, the industry claims. Therefore, it's not economic for companies with old steel machinery to write it off and order new machinery.
* Regulatory policy: The industry is particularly irritated by the way it has to conform to pollution controls.
* Economics: The recession is pulling down demand for steel - especially in the auto and construction industries. Lower prices, forced by imports, are not enough to increase demand, the AISI says.
However, ''the problem is not cyclical, it's structural,'' says Harald Malmgrem, a former high US trade official. He describes the duties and agreement process as scenarios that, either way, will leave US industry ''between a frying pan and a fire.''
If the dutiesm go through, it will worsen trade relations with Europe. European steel producers are also making heavy layoffs. Meanwhile, he argues, other steel producers - South Korea, Canada, Japan, and Spain - will jump in to get the market leftovers.
If the agreement goes through, he says, ''it would peel away one layer of irritation'' between the allies, but other countries would still pick up the market slack. There is just too much steel capacity in the world, he adds.
Merrill Lynch's Mr. Bradford says this problem of too many producers will result in a 20 percent shrinkage of the US steel industry over the next 10 years , with 100,000 more unemployed steelworkers on the way. The industry has ''clearly reduced'' such costs as energy consumption, he acknowledges, but this is not enough.
Even an ITC commissioner said the import decision would not solve the domestic industry's problems: ''To an industry plagued by prolonged, deep recession, delayed modernization, an overvalued dollar, and a noncompetitive cost structure, these duties are no panacea,'' commissioner Paula Stern was quoted by United Press International as saying.
The industry, however, says it can tackle only one problem at a time. It sees this as a starting point.


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MANCHESTER, N.H. – Trailing by two with 2:20 left in regulation time, the Saint Anselm College women's basketball team rallied and held on for a 60-54 victory over Saint Michael's College on Tuesday at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium.
Saint Anselm improves to 6-3 overall on the season, moving to 4-2 against Northeast-10 Conference opponents. Saint Michael's falls below .500, dipping to 4-5 overall and to 1-5 against league foes. The Hawks hit the road for three straight games on the road, heading to Bentley this Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. tilt.
Sophomore Shannon Ryan scored 17 points in as many minutes, picking up nine rebounds despite carrying four fouls into the late stages of the contest. Junior Emma Daly scored 10 points, shooting 4-for-7 from the floor, and sophomore Sara Messler hauled in seven boards for the Hawks.
The Hawks led by a 14-5 margin through the game's first 7:40 as a Clairee Putnam jumper created the early advantage. Nine-straight points for Saint Anselm created a game-high 37-21 lead heading into halftime as the hosts controlled the scoring in the paint, 18-to-6, and were sent to the foul line 11 times.
Saint Michael's shot a blistering 60% in the third quarter, pouring home 21 points in the stanza to make things interesting heading into the fourth. Samantha Delaney would complete the comeback with 4:16 left in the game, but Ryan would score nine-straight points to power the Hawks ahead, 59-54, with 54 ticks left on the scoreboard.
Emily Ferreri made her team's last layup with 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter, putting Saint Michael's ahead by two, but Ryan's dominant stretch to conclude the game was the difference in Tuesday's win. Messler also picked up five rebounds in the final 10 minutes alone, helping the Hawks to the victory.
Freshman Peyton Steinman also had a strong game for Saint Anselm, scoring eight points and collecting six rebounds, dishing out three assists as well. The Hawks shot a combined 32.8% from the floor but won the rebounding battle, 45-to-39, and scored 11 of the game's 15 second-chance points.
Saint Michael's was led by 14 points from Delaney and a double-double from Leah Spencer's 10 points and 10 rebounds.


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New Delhi: Amidst continuing unrest in Kashmir Valley, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where a policeman and four militants were killed in two separate incidents.
Singh reviewed the situation in the state with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other top officials during an hour-long meeting, official sources said.
The officials gave a briefing on the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley as well as along the border and the steps taken to restore normalcy in the state, the sources said.
Unrest started in the Valley following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani on 8 July. So far 76 people have lost their lives in the turmoil that has been continuing for the last 65 days.
A policeman was killed and two others, including an officer, were injured as security forces engaged in twin encounters with four terrorists who are holed up at two places near the under-construction Mini Secretariat in Poonch town of the state.
Meanwhile, the Army foiled three infiltration bids along the Line of Control in Naugam, Tangdhar and Gurez sectors of Kashmir, killing four militants.
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