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How I Lost Weight and Gained Health with Crossfit Workouts: Part 1, Starting from the Bottom
© 2012 by Aurelio Locsin.
My body was showing the effects of the approaching half-century mark: 190 lbs. at 5'10" or about 30 lbs. over where I needed to be. The ever-tightening 37-inch waist on my pants threatened to explode . And I suffered the strength and endurance of an earthworm on Valium. My standard lament was this was the inevitable decline into decrepitude and age. But one word told me that it was all reversible: CrossFit.
Starting Out
TV news stories, magazine features and Internet websites must have planted the name in my head. To quote the originator, Greg Glassman, CrossFit emphasizes "fitness that is, by design, broad, general and inclusive." It does not specialize in any body part or method, since "combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist."
A Google search yielded Crossfit Brea as the closest gym to my house. Its well-designed website boasted of a strength and conditioning program used by many police academies, fire fighters, elite athletes and military units. Pictures and videos, like the one on the right, showed shirtless muscular men and scantily clad fit women who were half my age lifting 200-pound barbells and breezing through pushups. Many collapsed in exhaustion at the end of their workouts, with some proudly showing off torn palms and bruised thighs as badges of effort.
This couch potato found the prospect frightening. But even more so was the prospect of turning into a bowl of jello. So my partner, who was my age but well-exercised from 20 years of martial arts, and I resolved to join up.
We visited the gym where the physically imposing but soft-spoken owner, Erik, showed us the mostly empty space and some of the equipment: some Olympic barbells, chin-up racks, wooden boxes, kettlebells, rowing machines and exercise bicycles. There were no treadmills, weight machines or mirrors. It all seemed so benign, even with the very fit men and women doing calisthenics. He encouraged us to come back the next week at the start of the beginner's cycle so we could learn the ropes.
At the Bottom
We showed up to our first night and joined at least two dozen individuals who formed a mix of newbies and veterans. The warm up was to run three times around a standard-sized industrial building measuring perhaps half a block long. I started at the back of the group and stayed there as they ran ahead of me. My partner easily kept up with them while I fell behind.
I finished the three rounds of warmup long after everyone returned to the gym. Sweat soaked my shirt and my lungs were wheezing like they belonged to a 90-year-old lung caner patient on a respirator. My sides ached and I could barely stagger to my car to rest. I had to quit. My partner had earlier disappeared into the gym to join the other exercise junkies.
The owner's wife and also a trainer, Darla, came out with another trainer several times during the next hour to check up on me. They encouraged me to come back into the gym just to see how the workout was going. They said it was common to feel this way after so many years of inactivity. But everyone had to start somewhere. They could easily scale down the workouts for any fitness level. I told them that my body could barely move so I needed to stay outside to recover. Frankly, I felt embarrassed to even show my face, having been unable to complete even the warm-up run.
At the end of the workout, my partner finally showed up, exhausted but happy and concerned that I never came back. We bid a final goodbye from Darla and headed home. My partner was eager to return to the workout class in two days. I, on the other hand, vowed never to go back. Crossfit was obviously too hardcore for someone at my minimal fitness level.
Find out what happens next and what exactly Crossfit is in Part 2 and Part 3 of this series.
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This is very inspirational. Perhaps I should try crossfit, but my fitness level is very low. Working full time plus (60 hours per week), plus going to school full time with a family to support doesn't leave a lot of time for workouts. However, I am going to have to start making time. Going to vote up! Very motivating!
I loved the first installment of your crossfit hub journey and can't wait to see what happens next!
I've just started crossfit too, and I'm really loving the energy in the classes - helps to make getting fit a whole lot more fun. I'm voting this hub up.
After reading this motivational hub, I'm thinking I should at least start going going for walks about the neighborhood to see if I can reduce my paunch.
I find this to be very interesting and I know that in spite of your initial let down, you went on to become great at it. What an inspiring story. I will make sure to read the others as we go on. Thanks for writing this, I needed to read it.
Wow! This looks very interesting. Regardless of what sort of working out I do, I need to get back into the routine. Voted up and useful and SHARING.
Hey Alocsin, a fun and brutally honest hub lol. I kind of know that feeling, it sneaks up on you and when you suddenly start to get fit again, your body tries to fight the idea!! However, it feels great when you get there eh and from the fact that this is part 1, I'm guessing you continued.
Thanks, SOCIALLY SHARED, up and interesting.
Thanks for spurring me on, I've been lackadaisical when it comes to my fitness regime, I'm supposed to do yoga, aerobics and weight training; haven't lifted a finger yet, but after reading your hub I'm going to start my exercise program again.
Cross fit is excellent because it keeps your body guessing as to what stimuli it will be hiot with next. It has no time to adapt
It is comforting to know that there are others fighting this battle and at times losing. Waiting for the second part to know how you eventually lost weight. Voted up and interesting.
I am glad you were able to take control Alocsin. Losing weight is probably one of the hardest things I've ever done as well as the most rewarding. Thanks for sharing!
Wow.. I read this and I really would never have guessed you were nearing 50. You look so young in your photo. These are great tips and I need them. Writing for hubpages has me sitting too long. :) Well done!


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DescriptionDizzy and the Other Side is an adventure-platform game by Alexandru Simion, the creator of the Dizzy AGE engine which allows fans to make their own Dizzy games. The game was made with version 2.2 of the engine. Alongside the small games "Dizzy and the Healing Potion" and "Dizzy and the Mushroom Pie" it was one of the games that Alexandru and Cristina Simion made to test and show the capabilities of the recently announced engine.
In the game Dizzy is having a nice day when suddenly the wizard Zaks sends him to the other side to look for the missing Stone of Balance, a mysterious item that gives balance to all magic in the land. As usual, Dizzy has to travel through different areas and encounter many dangers before he can find the stone and return it to its place.
Unlike most Dizzy games, the game is divided into five levels or "acts". The full version was ready in 2008, but the initial "promo" version, containing just the first act and a short preview with screenshots from further areas with a "conversation between the player and the developer" (along the lines of "Please, just one more"), was released in 2006.
The game can be downloaded from the Dizzy AGE website, its own site or the Dizzy portal Yolkfolk.com. The game's site also hosts an ongoing competition where players can score a higher place through finding as many diamonds as possible (there are 60 of them, but some are hidden or hard to reach), shorter play time and fewer reloads.
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At the first of the week, I promised to share with you one of my favorite fishing techniques, a fly and a bubble. For me, this method goes back to when I was about 8 years old, when my grandpa first introduced it to me after learning how to cast with an open faced rod on my own.
Growing up, my grandpa never used a fly rod much, in fact, I don't remember him owning one until I was about 9 or 10 years old (which he used mostly for floating the line while stream fishing). When it came to fly fishing for trout in the lakes on the Boulder Mountain of southern Utah, we used our spinning rods to get the job done with this set up. The advantages over a fly rod? Well, we didn't have float tubes, and seldom fished from a boat, so the weight of the water in the bubble allowed us to cast further. The shorter rod, and less room for casting meant we could more efficiently cast from the shores of many small lakes that had thick timber, bushes, or tall grasses on those shorelines.
The setup is very easy!
First, place your clear bubble on your main line, followed by tying a swivel to the end of the main line. I prefer to fill the bubble about half full of water. This is mainly for casting weight, so if you are wanting to get out in the water further, add a bit more. Too much however can be bad, causing the bubble to pull the fly further under the water. As far as what type of line, I prefer 8 pound line for everywhere I fish around here. Some argue 8 pound line is too much for around here, and many prefer 6 or even 4 pound. I find I get better distance, a smoother cast, and less "rats nests" in my reel with the frequent casting with the 8 pound line. However, I do use a lighter leader (6 or 4 pound).
Next comes the leader. Strip of 18-24" of leader (I prefer the 20-24" range) and tie a loop in the end. You will hook this loop onto your swivel, securing the clip on the swivel to hold the line.
The last step is to simply tie your fly onto the end of the leader. I suppose you could use a tipet, or tapered leader much as you would on a fly rod, but I have always just tied the fly to the leader and have had no trouble catching fish!
This of course will not work the best with dry flies, as the leader will tend to sink under the surface, bet with that being said, I have still had great success with my dry flies gliding along just under the surface. This is a perfect setup for a wet fly, and for added effect you can also clip on a small split shot weight to get a bit more depth.
I love this technique so much I have started to use it in my float tube as well, at times more than my fly rod. The benefit there is also being able to toss a spinner if they seem to be disinterested in flies for a while. On a lot of the lakes I fish, as the afternoon breeze comes up the fish stop hitting flies so well. This is usually when spinners become a plus, and now I can change without having to paddle the tube back to shore to change the fly rod for the spin rod.
As far as success, I can vividly remember trips to Boulder Mountain lakes where, at the end of the day, our flies are little more than ragged looking thread with most feathers missing from catching so many fish! One particular weekend my Grandpa and I found ourselves on a small lake on the north slope of the Boulder using a fly and a bubble, and man oh man, did we ever pick the right day! As always, the day turned into a competition to see who could catch the most fish. The day was short, as the drive was far, but in the end we found ourselves tied at 32 fish a piece! So, of course we had to try again the next day. And the results? another 32 fish day...64 fish in just 2 (short) days! They were all caught on this setup.
Give this simple setup a try, you will be glad you did! And be sure to send us some pictures of your outing to let us know how you did! All you have to do now is figure out what fly the fish want. Good luck!


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Karachi Stocks Up 88.24 Points:
KARACHI, Feb 20: The KSE-100 index was at 17905.95, up 88.24 points. (Today @ 11.45 am)
KARACHI, Feb 20: The KSE-100 index was at 17905.95, up 88.24 points. (Today @ 11.45 am)
Rafhan Maize Prod.
Rs 100.00
Nestle Pakistan
Rs (154.99)
Sunrays Textile
Rs 8.21
Indus Dyeing
Rs (24.67)
Engro Corporation
Rs 4.27
UniLever Pak
Rs (17.50)
Packages Ltd.
Rs 4.22
Siemens Pakistan XD
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Pak Services
Rs 2.49
Fateh Textile
Rs (4.51)
Stocks falter on profit-taking in telecomsKARACHI, Feb 19: Stocks ended lower on Tuesday as cautious investors chose to book profits as the index approached the technical level of 18,000 and dealers said massive selling was witnessed in the telecom sector. "PTCL closed 4 per cent down amid unconfirmed news that telecom companies may face contempt of court after increasing international call rates. Other telecom stocks also fell. Engro on the other hand continued its upward drive after the agreement of increased gas supply," said Samar Iqbal, a dealer at Topline Securities Ltd.
There have been unconfirmed reports that the Lahore High Court has issued a contempt of court to the telecom companies for charging higher rates to international incoming callers.
But according to Arif Habib Research, these reports have been denied. "As per our checks with the industry, talk of the issuance of the Contempt of Court notices assumed to be given to the LDI operators on charging higher rates to international incoming callers, and any reversals of the already charged LDI revenues (from higher rates to normalised rates) in the books of LDI operators, has been strongly denied."
The KSE 100-share index ended 0.27 per cent, or 47.90 points, lower at 17,817.71 points. However, it made a fresh all-time high at 17,941.79 points and an intra day low at 17,787.33 points.
Turnover fell to 266.24 million shares, compared with 291.61m shares traded on Monday but trading value increased to Rs7.9 billion from Rs7.18bn in the previous trading session.
Market capitalisation stood at Rs4.44 trillion from Monday's Rs4.47tr.
"Negativity turned loud after the announcement by SNGP (Sui Northern Gas) regarding a negative impact of Rs8bn in retained earnings, post LHC decision that forced the stock to hit lower lock in back-to-back sessions," said Hasnain Asghar Ali from Escorts Capital.
However, losses were restricted as foreign investors bought shares worth a net $3.02 million on Tuesday, compared with just a net $903,203 on Monday, bringing the total net buying for the month at $16.67m. Companies were the biggest sellers with equity worth $4.18 million.
Dealers said investor will be looking towards Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd due to announce its result on Wednesday for the quarter ended on December 31. OGDCL ended 58 paisa lower at Rs207.59.
The biggest gainer was Rafhan Maize Prod which ended Rs100 higher at Rs3,750, followed by Sunrays Textile which closed Rs8.21 higher at Rs172.51. Nestle Pakistan witnessed the biggest loss as it shed Rs154.99 to Rs4,800.01, followed by Indus Dyeing, which ended Rs24.67 lower at Rs468.86.
The KSE-30 index ended 0.26pc, or 37.73 points, lower at 14,586.56.
Out of the 347 companies traded, the value of 107 increased, 212 decreased while 28 remained unchanged.
The telecom sector along with second and third tier shares once again dominated the 10 most active traded stocks: PTCL topped the list as it fell 88 paisa to Rs21.89 on turnover of 33 million shares, Fauji Cement shed 21 paisa to close at Rs7.84 on 29.3m shares and Jahangir Siddiqui Co Ltd rose 30 paisa to Rs18.31 on 21.43m shares.
Engro Corp gained Rs4.27 to Rs103.43 on 18.17m shares, Telecard Ltd witnessed profit-taking as it ended 41 paisa lower at Rs5.15 on 16.09m shares and SNGPL closed Rs1.16 lower at Rs22.20 on 13.17m shares.
Pace Pakistan shed 21 paisa to Rs4.20 on 10.81m shares, WorldCall Telecom fell 26 paisa to Rs3.15 on 8.77m shares and Byco Petroleum decreased by 54 paisa to Rs13.27 on 6.61m shares.
Engro Foods rose 97 paisa to close at Rs119.13 on 5.47m shares.
Telecoms weigh down on KSE; rupee down: KARACHI: Pakistan's stock market closed lower on Tuesday amid unconfirmed news that telecom companies may face contempt of court charges after increasing international call rates.
The Karachi Stock Exchange's (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.27 percent, or 47.90 points, lower at 17,817.71.
Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation fell 4.26 percent to 21.80 rupees and Engro Corporation rose 4.18 percent to 103.30 rupees.
The Engro Corporation rose after an agreement with the
state-run Oil and Gas Development Ltd that Engro would receive a
reliable gas supply at a time of national gas shortages, said
Samar Iqbal at Topline Securities.
In the currency market, the rupee ended weaker at 98.16/98.21 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday's close of 98.10/98.15.
Overnight rates in the money market fell to 7.25 percent compared to Tuesday's close of 7.50 percent. (Reuters)
Company News:SNGPL reserves to be cut by Rs8bn: KARACHI, Feb 19: A notice released by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) at the KSE on Tuesday hit the shareholders in the company like a ton a bricks.
As 'price-sensitive information', SNGPL intimated to the KSE that the financial statements for the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 "were prepared, presented and approved on the basis of a stay granted by the Lahore High Court, against the determination of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)".
However, on Feb 15, 2013 the Lahore High Court dismissed the petition filed by the company. Yet, in the notice, the sting is in its tail: "The net financial impact of this decision may results in reduction in retained earnings as of June 30, 2012 by approximately Rs8.361 billion."
Earlier on Feb 13, while announcing the financial figures for the year ended June 30, 2012, the board of directors had recommended distribution of cash dividend at Rs2.50 per share along with bonus at 10 per cent.
SNGPL had posted profit after tax (PAT) amounting to Rs3.0 billion for the year ended 2012, translating into earning per share (eps) at Rs5.28, which represented a robust growth over PAT at Rs1.125bn and eps at Rs1.95 the earlier year.
While disseminating the financial figures for the year ended June 30, 2012, the company had put a paragraph on the bottom line of page one of three, which read as follows: "The auditors have no qualifications in their report. However, they have drawn the members attention to Notes. 16.1.2 and 24.3 to the financial statements, details of which will be communicated while submitting the Annual Report (for 2012) to the Exchange".
In the last available accounts of SNGPL on its website for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, as "contingencies", the company in note No.8.1 reported the details of differences with OGRA and their impact on the financial figures. While it is difficult to understand how the shareholders could have done more than look at the earnings and payouts for the March 31, 2012 to gauge the depth of danger, the notice detailing the financial figures for 2012 released by the company on Feb 13 stated that the auditors had drawn attention to certain notes which "would be communicated while submitting the Annual Report to the Exchange".
Most individual and retail investors could not be expected to dig deeper into previous accounts to peep into the "contingencies". Such investors appear to have suffered a loss.
The accounts for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, shows the company's shareholders' equity at Rs19 billion including reserves at Rs13bn. If the "retained earnings" were to be reduced by Rs8.4bn, the reserves would drop to Rs4.6bn and the shareholders' equity to Rs10.6bn. All of that would pull down the break-up value of the SNGPL share to Rs18.37, from Rs33.
It would be unfair to state that SNGPL misguided the shareholders, but the figures for the year ended June 30, 2012 were not the 'whistle blower' for the impending danger, without the mention of Rs8.361bn 'contingency'.
The corporate regulators have an issue on their hands. They have to determine if whether the release of earnings and payout figures, just after the conclusion of he Board meeting, are enough or should the corporate sector reporting requirements be further tightened to release all such information which could impact the reported numbers.
Such disclosure of full information at the stage of announcement of earnings and payouts, would shield the shareholders from such lurking dangers as were present in the SNGPL case.
On Tuesday, as would be expected, the share in SNGPL hit the "lower lock", by a loss of Rs1.16 to close at Rs22.20 in trading in 13 million shares.


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Labor Day parking and shuttle schedules announced
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, staff should continue to park in assigned areas, with the exception of N Lot and Lot 127 parkers. Due to limited shuttle service, those who park in those lots should park in the South Garage on levels 5-7, in the 25th Avenue Garage using the 25th Avenue entrance, or the Central Garage on levels 4-6.
Staff should not park in patient spaces, as those will be needed by those visiting patients on the holiday. These patient areas include the East Garage, Central Garage levels 1-3, and the South Garage levels G-4.
Normal parking will apply to all other days.
Shuttles will not run on Sept. 1, with the exception of patient transport, which will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Those with a patient needing to use this service on the holiday should call 936-1215 and select option 2.
Staff who have transportation needs on the holiday should call the Parking Permit Office at 936-1215 and select option 3 to make arrangements.
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Wednesday, Oct. 19
The Sanford Transfer Station on Rushton Street will be closed Oct. 19 and Nov. 2 for annual fall training.
Thursday, Oct. 20
The Fall for Arts Showcase & Harvest Concert at River Tree Arts welcomes the public for a showcase of young artists of the Kennebunks and Arundel at the Irvine Art Gallery and musical performances by students. The Harvest Concert is from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; the opening reception of the student art showcase is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The showcase runs from Oct. 20 to Nov. 10. The events take place at River Tree Arts. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 967-9120 or see rivertreearts.org.
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Piriformis syndrome — overview and treatment options
Piriformis syndrome is the compression of the sciatic nerve in the back by a pulled or torn piriformis muscle in the groin.
The piriformis muscle is a small muscle in the groin area that connects the buttocks (sacrum) to the hip bone. The sciatic nerve is located next to the piriformis muscle in the lower back near the buttock. When the piriformis muscle is torn or pulled, or becomes spasmodic from overuse, the sciatic nerve next to the piriformis muscle might become impacted. This could cause radiating pain in the leg, buttock and foot if the sciatic nerve is severely impacted.
If you have constant pain in your buttock, leg and/or foot from your sciatic nerve, you should consult your physician about the cause of your pain. Your physician might order an MRI test to determine if piriformis syndrome is the cause of your sciatic pain. If so, there are several treatment options for piriformis pain to help relieve your symptoms.
Overview of piriformis syndrome
The piriformis muscle travels from the very lower back, near the groin and buttock, up to the hip bone. The purpose of this muscle is to help rotate and move the thigh. Essentially, the piriformis muscle is responsible for all thigh and hip movements, including walking, balancing and shifting weight. Because of its constant function in our daily lives, the piriformis muscle can sometimes be overworked and become stressed or injured.
When the piriformis muscle suffers an injury, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve that runs next to, or sometimes though, the piriformis muscle. When the sciatic nerve is compressed, it may have difficulty sending muscle signals to the leg and foot on the compressed side of the body, resulting in pain, weakness or numbness in the aforementioned extremities.
Exercises and stretches to relieve piriformis syndrome
There are several conservative treatment options to relieve the pain and symptoms of piriformis syndrome, such as physical therapy, pain medication and chiropractic care. You can also find relief through at-home stretches to help lengthen the spine and pull the sciatic nerve away from the piriformis muscle. These stretches also serve to loosen the piriformis muscle if it is tight and cramped from overuse.
The most common stretches used to alleviate the pain of piriformis syndrome include:
- Knee to chest stretch — Lie on your back with the heels of your feet on the ground. Slowly lift your right leg and bend your knee so that your knee is pointing upward and your heel is by your buttock. Gently grab your right knee with your hands and pull your knee toward your chest. Do not lift your chest or torso from the ground. Pull your knee as far into your chest as possible, without causing pain or discomfort. You should feel this stretching your buttock and lower back. Gently release your knee and return your right leg to the floor. Repeat this exercise, alternating legs.
- Knee to side stretch — Lie on the floor with your legs extended and your heels on the ground. Slowly lift your right leg and bend your knee so that your knee is pointed upward and your heel is toward your buttock. Grab your knee with your left hand and gently pull your knee across your body so that your knee is now pointing to the left side of your body. Pull your knee over as far to the left as possible without causing pain or discomfort. You should feel this stretch your buttock, hamstring, and lower back. Gently release your knee and place your leg back on the ground. Repeat with the left leg.
For more information about treatment options for piriformis syndrome, please contact our care team at Laser Spine Institute. Our goal is to make sure that you are fully informed about your condition and the treatment options available to you based on your condition and medical history so you can make the best decision about your health care needs.


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Okay first of all, who's excited for Christmas?? I can't believe it's only 2 weeks away! Today I've teamed up with Nuroo to show you guys some of my favorite baby and toddler necessities. Hailey and Miles both wouldn't sleep unless they were swaddled at night (until they could roll over of course) And I am literally the worst swaddler. Like the worst ever. So when I discovered that there were swaddles that had velcro and were basically fool proof, I was super on board. That's basically all we used for Hailey and Miles so I highly recommend them!
Nuroo's swaddlers are pretty awesome because they grow with your baby! I'm sure you guys have seen that Miles is basically the size of a 10 month old haha so he was too long for all of his swaddlers, but still wanted to be swaddled at night. I was quickly realizing people don't make swaddlers that size for young babies, and was stuck trying to swaddle him the old fashioned way. Then I saw that Nuroo's have an extension at the bottom that is super easy to take out when your baby is tall enough! So Miles still fits into these ones. Thank goodness haha. Also I love the cute, clean designs. Love when something is functional and cute :)
I also love their multi-use covers! I use it for Miles' carseat everyday. Please tell me I'm not the only one that doesn't want random strangers at the grocery store kissing my baby, touching my baby, putting their nose on my baby's nose..it's super weird what people think is acceptable with babies haha. Anyways, don't love that and especially during flu season, I'm ultra paranoid. I used to use a blanket as a carseat cover for Hailey but these are SO much better haha. They are stretchy, breathable, and easy to use. And you can also use them for your toddler around the seat of the cart so they aren't touching all of the germs of whoever else used it that day. And in Hailey's case, she can put her snacks on it 👍
I'm holding a giveaway for a swaddle and a carseat cover on my Instagram if you would like to enter! Perfect for new mommas, mommas to be, or as a gift! If you just can't wait, use code LIVEFRECKLED for 20% off your purchase!
*This post was sponsored by Nuroo, however all opinions and experiences are my own. I really do use these things everyday!


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I'm not much of a plant person. I love how they look and hate artificial ones, so I attempt to keep a couple alive in my home, but beyond that, it's all up to our yard care service.
While I love the thought of tending to rose bushes and grooming a garden, the fact is I think it would be mind-numbingly boring. I mean plants are pretty, but they're not all that entertaining ... or so I thought. Then I read about one that actually eats sheep and, upon further digging, found there are a host of truly freaky plants growing among us. Plants that I don't necessarily want to grow myself, but they do up their species' excitement credibility. Here are five of the freakiest plants you've ever seen.
What's the freakiest plant you've ever seen?
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Cook Time: 35 – 45 minutes
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 shallot, finely chopped
3/4 cup Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
3/4 cup Champagne or White wine
1Tsp Fresh Thyme
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
4 spring onions finely cut for garnish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Keep simmering, since you want to add it hot to the rice.
In another medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat in the butter. Toast the rice, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes more. Add thyme. Add the Champagne/White wine and simmer until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking the rice, adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the broth to be absorbed before adding the broth again. Keep adding broth until the rice is tender but still firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy, about 20 – 25 minutes total. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the peas, remaining butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Spoon the risotto into serving dishes and garnish with green onion and shrimp over the top of the risotto. Can also add shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.
12 Large shrimp, cleaned and deviened
1 Tsp Herbes de Provence
1/4 Tsp. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 Tsp. finely chopped garlic
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
2 Tsp Lemon juice
Marinate shrimp with herbs, red pepper, garlic, salt & pepper, for about 1/2 hour. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add shrimp. Saute till cooked about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice. Serve 3 shrimp on top of the risotto.


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Viva Coco! Conan O'Brien's classy farewell to 'The Tonight Show'
All Conan O'Brien wanted to do, as he said many times during his final week as host of "The Tonight Show," was "have fun on television."
As NBC's late-night chaos swirled for the past couple of weeks, a newly energized O'Brien did just that. And on Friday, the day of O'Brien's final "Tonight Show," the fun reached a new high point even as the host grappled with the reality of walking away from his dream job.
To his fans, who found creative ways to protest his treatment by NBC, an emotional O'Brien said, "I can never ever thank you for the kindness to me. I'll think of it for the rest of my life. Here's what all of you have done -- you have made a sad situation joyous and inspirational."
On Friday's show, guests such as Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Will Ferrell and Neil Young stopped by to pay tribute to O'Brien's seven-month stint as the host of the late-night institution, and the normally ebullient host grew serious as his final "Tonight Show" drew to a close.
He exited NBC with a guitar in hand, jamming on "Freebird" with Ferrell (who played a cowbell, of course) and an all-star band that appeared to include Beck and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.
But just before that jam session, O'Brien's voice grew thick with emotion as he told his fans, "Please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism. It's my least favorite quality. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Still, it wasn't easy for him to walk away from "The Tonight Show" -- it was "the hardest thing" he's ever done, he said.
"We've had a lot of fun these last seven months, but like everything else in life, the fun has to come to an end -- a decade too early," O'Brien said during his opening monologue.
Hanks walked out wearing sunglasses and holding a tumbler of what looked like Scotch (it was actually cream soda). He talked about having met O'Brien when he was a "Saturday Night Live" writer and Hanks made fun of the large sideburns O'Brien wore back in the '80s.
"In our house you will always be the host of 'The Tonight Show,'" Hanks said. (If only. Jay Leno returns to host the show as of March 1.)
Earlier, O'Brien endured an "exit interview" from a fellow NBC employee, Steve Carell, star of "The Office."
"Did anything trigger your decision to leave?" Carell asked, clipboard in hand. "Kind of," O'Brien said with a laugh.
"Would you consider working for NBC again in the future?" Carell asked. O'Brien seemed doubtful about the prospect. Carell then gave him information about job training in data entry and appliance repair, and shredded O'Brien's NBC employee ID. Later Neil Young, performing with an acoustic guitar and a harmonica, played "Long May You Run."
Early in O'Brien's final "Tonight Show," he looked down memory lane. In his very first "Tonight Show" broadcast in June, he'd shown a pre-taped segment in which he appeared to run across the country (one of his stops was Wrigley Field in Chicago).
On Friday, that original Conan-on-the-run bit was intercut with some of the loopiest, funniest stunts he'd done as host of "The Tonight Show." The end of the montage, which had "Cheap Trick's" "Surrender" as its soundtrack, had these words: "To Be Continued."
There are many conclusions to draw from the past two weeks of late-night insanity. Here's just one: Not only will O'Brien's run continue, he's got a better shot than ever at being a very successful television host (even though he can't host a new show until September at the earliest).
Watching O'Brien's final "Tonight Show," it was hard not to feel sympathy for him. He only had a seven-month run as host, and for much of that time, Leno was still on NBC in a prime-time experiment that didn't work. And that montage of O'Brien moments had more creativity than Leno has shown in any endeavor in the past 20 years.
But Friday wasn't the night for recriminations, and O'Brien was focused on turning the whole thing into a celebration. All in all, O'Brien couldn't have had a classier exit. He'll surely have even more job offers after the wit, grit and assurance he's exhibited over the last couple of weeks.
Some other quotes from O'Brien on his final "Tonight Show":
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have exactly one hour to steal every single item in this studio."
"As I set off for exciting new career opportunities, I just want to make one thing clear to everyone listening right now -- I will do nudity."
When HBO makes a movie about the late-night wars, "I would like to be played by Academy Award winning actress Tilda Swinton."
"Between my time at 'Saturday Night Live' and the 'Late Night' show and my brief run here on 'The Tonight Show,' I've worked with NBC for over 20 years. … This company has been my home for most of my adult life. I am enormously proud of the work we've done together and I want to thank NBC for making it all possible. ...A lot of people have been asking me about my state of mind. I'll be honest with you -- walking away from 'The Tonight Show' is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Making this choice has been enormously difficult. This is the best job in the world. I absolutely love doing it. …Despite this sense of loss, I really feel this should be a happy moment. Every comedian dreams of hosting 'The Tonight Show' and for seven months I got to do it. I did it my way with people I love. I do not regret one second of anything that we've done here. ...I have had more good fortune than anyone I know and if our next gig is in a 7-Eleven parking lot, we will find a way to make it fun."


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RENO, Nev. - A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping her last summer in his penthouse room at a casino in Lake Tahoe during a celebrity golf tournament.
Roethlisberger's lawyer adamantly denied the allegations Tuesday.
"Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone. The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct. If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated," David Cornwell said in a statement.
The claim seeks at least $390,000 in damages from the quarterback, who has won two Super Bowls and is one of biggest names in sports. The lawsuit also alleges hotel officials for Harrah's Lake Tahoe went to great lengths to cover up the incident.
Teresa Duffy, a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office in Douglas County, which includes part of Lake Tahoe, said no complaints were filed about such an incident either with sheriff's deputies or the district attorney's office.
The woman's lawsuit says she didn't file a criminal complaint because she feared she would be fired and expected Harrah's would side with Roethlisberger.
The woman said she had been promoted from VIP shift manager and was working as an executive casino host when Roethlisberger struck up a friendly conversation at her desk during the golf tournament.
The next day, July 11, 2008, she said he telephoned her to tell her his television sound system wasn't working and asked her to look at it.
She said she was unable to find a technician so she decided to handle it herself because she had been told how important it was to please celebrities.
In Roethlisberger's room she said she determined the TV was functioning properly but as she turned to leave but the 6-foot-5, 240-pound quarterback stood in front of the day and blocked her, the suit claims.
The lawsuit said he then grabbed her and started to kiss her. It said she was "shocked and stunned that this previously friendly man, that appeared to be a gentleman in her previous contacts with him was suddenly preventing her from leaving, was assaulting her and battering her."
She said she feared that because he was a football player he could or would physically harm her if she tried to fight him off but that she objected and protested several times.
"But instead of stopping, Roethlisberger began fondling plaintiff through her dress and between her legs," the suit said. He then "held her against her will and physically moved plaintiff and pushed her onto his bed" here he raped her, the suit says.
She told him "You don't want to do this," and begged him "I am not on any type of birth control."
Afterward, he asked if there was a security camera in the hallway. She said he then instructed her to claim she had repaired his television if anyone asked why she was in his room.
The lawsuit says the woman required hospitalization for treatment for depression after the alleged attack.
The woman's lawyer, Calvin R. Dunlap, of Reno, declined to answer questions about the lack of a criminal complaint and why the civil action was brought a year after the incident allegedly took place.
"Neither I nor our client will be making any comment," Dunlap said in an e-mail to AP. "We believe the matter should be resolved in court rather than in the media."
The lawsuit also names eight Harrah's employees as defendants and alleges the cover-up involved the chief of security at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and was carried out with the knowledge of John Koster, president of Harrah's northern Nevada operations.
John Packer, spokesman for the hotel-casino, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment.
The suit says Harrah's security chief Guy Hyder gained the trust of her parents while she was hospitalized for depression and persuaded them to give him a key to her home. She said Hyder and others then entered her home and allegedly erased information from her computer and confiscated it.
The lawsuit claims that when the woman first reported the attack to Hyder he dismissed her distress and crying and said she was "over reacting.
The woman said Hyder told her that "most girls would feel lucky to get to have sex with someone like Ben Roethlisberger" and that "Koster would love you even more if he knew about this" because Koster was good friends with Roethlisberger and admired him greatly.
Steelers spokesman Dave Lockett said Tuesday the team is aware of the lawsuit, and "we are gathering information."


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Let me introduce you to my new trews, I don't really know if I can pull them off, but they were an absolute bargain and I kinda love them, so I've decided they do! Half the battle with clothes and wearing new trends is having the confidence to wear them, well I think so anyway. So wear them I shall, in fact have been pretty much every day since they accidentally jumped into my arms when I was supposed to be Christmas shopping! Oops!
Nehoo, I have worn them almost non stop since, I like pairing them with a boyfriend tee and a causal jacket and of course the obligatory beanie. In fact that probably goes for most items in my wardrobe!
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b-day gift for Lauren. sorry it's late and kinda crappy ಥ﹏ಥ
I didn't know what bg to give it.
i drew ur KH oc for u.i like her, she's sexy~
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ps. Jisa i still have to post urs,i haven't forgotten, it's just that i drew it in my sketchbook and my scanner has been kidnapped.by my mom. I'll try to post it soon, or just make a new one for you.


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If the method in the link below doesn't work than most likely the router needs a firmware update in order to work correctly with Windows 7.
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text: Detroit Police Department Documentary looks back at violent history of Detroit police's S.T.R.E.S.S. units By Stateside Staff • Aug 22, 2018 Courtesy of David Van Wie Listen Listening... / 17:53 Stateside's conversation David Van Wie, producer and director of "Detroit Under S.T.R.E.S.S" In 1971, the Detroit Police Department launched the S.T.R.E.S.S unit, an acronym for "Stop the Robberies and Enjoy Safe Streets." The unit was eliminated by Mayor Young in 1974, but the stories of those three years are dark and violent. They included tragedies of unchecked use of excessive force against the city's African-American community. Detroit police commissioners worry about city's ability to mobilize officers in a crisis By Maya Goldman • Jul 30, 2018 Facebook / Detroit Police Most Wanted Fugitives Several police commissioners in Detroit are concerned that officers won't be able to get into the city fast enough in the event of an emergency. That's because about 70 percent of Detroit police officers currently don't live in – or near – the city. Police commission chair Willie Bell says he's known about the problem since he became a commissioner in 2014. It's partially due to a 1999 state law that prevents cities from requiring municipal employees to live where they work. Wayne County Sheriff's Office to offer $50 giftcards for illegal and unwanted guns By Kathryn Condon • Jul 10, 2018 The Caliber Collection The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is working to decrease shootings in the city by route of decreasing guns in the city. A gun buyback program is being offered in Detroit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Oak Grove AME Church in Detroit. For every unloaded gun brought, a $50 gift card will be exchanged. No questions will be asked about the gun, although there is a three weapon limit per person. Detroit police seek to curb overtime costs after increases By The Associated Press • Mar 21, 2018 Facebook / Detroit Police Most Wanted Fugitives Detroit police are trying to curb overtime costs that have increased in recent years. The Detroit News reports the city paid $40 million in overtime for Detroit officers during the 2017-18 fiscal year, up from $28.3 million in the 2016-17 fiscal year. The newspaper says that's also up from $16.9 million paid in the 2012-13 fiscal year. Detroit police Chief James Craig says: "There are valid reasons why officers need to work overtime, but we need to better manage it." Union officials say overtime costs will increase if Detroit doesn't do more to retain officers. Detroit adds police officers "from near and far" By Sarah Cwiek • Mar 11, 2018 Sarah Cwiek / Michigan Radio Despite some recent, high-profile deaths in the line of duty, the Detroit Police Department is graduating plenty of new officers. 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But just weeks later, a professional hitman, Vincent Smothers, was arrested and confessed to those same killings, even leading police to the weapon he used. Under Police Chief James Craig, Detroit and its officers are turning over a new leaf By Ryan Grimes • Apr 22, 2016 The Detroit Police Department has had a frequently troubled past, particularly in regard to the way it treated African-Americans. Bridge Magazine's Bill McGraw is one of the reporters working with the Detroit Journalism Cooperative. His story in Bridge is an extensive look at Detroit's police department and its chief. In a city with long memories of racial torment, Detroit's police chief seeks to turn a corner By Bill McGraw • Apr 21, 2016 Brian Widdis / Bridge Bill McGraw reports for Bridge, a Michigan Radio partner in the Detroit Journalism Cooperative. The Black Lives Matter movement was peaking a year ago, when protesters took to the streets of Baltimore over the death of a black man in police custody. On the same day, an angry crowd gathered on Evergreen Road on Detroit's west side. The situation on Evergreen quickly grew tense. An agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement who was on a task force with Detroit police had shot and killed a 20-year-old black Detroiter, Terrance Kellom, a parole absconder who was wanted for armed robbery. "Huge crowd. We were surrounded," Assistant Chief Steven Dolunt recalled in late March. "They were calling for the chief. I called him. I said, 'You need to get here right away. Now.''' The chief of police is James Craig. The crowd knew him because in nearly three years at the top of the Detroit Police Department, he has become such a familiar figure on city streets and media outlets that some people, both friends and foes, call him "Hollywood." Craig's style is low-key and controlled, more Woodward Avenue than Sunset Strip, but he doesn't mind the nickname. He says his visibility is part of a deliberate strategy to communicate with Detroiters. Detroit crime data will soon include complaints against police By The Associated Press • Mar 28, 2016 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio The Detroit Police Department plans a program that will allow the public access to department data that includes complaints against officers and police runs to problem areas. The Detroit News reports officers' names won't be made public, but the nature of complaints by precinct will be available. Police Chief James Craig says: "If you want to build trust, you can't act like you're hiding something." UK police constable shares his view on policing in Detroit By Ryan Grimes • Feb 4, 2016 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Listen Listening... / 10:30 Our conversation with Michael Matthews, a U.K. police constable assigned to Scotland Yard. If you're a police officer in the United Kingdom, chances are you don't carry a gun. In fact, you might go through your entire career and never fire a weapon, a stark contrast to police on this side of the Atlantic. Michael Matthews is a police constable with the London Metropolitan Police and is now attached to Scotland Yard. He's just spent time shadowing Detroit police officers, conducting research for a book Matthews is writing about the Detroit Police Department. Detroit's Ron Scott, relentless campaigner for police accountability, dies at 68 By Sarah Cwiek • Dec 1, 2015 Longtime Detroit community and civil rights activist Ron Scott has died of cancer. Scott headed the Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality. He left a big mark on the city's police department, with his decades of activism against police misconduct and for increased transparency. He was instrumental in securing a U.S. Justice Department consent decree against the DPD in 2003, at a time when Detroit police led the nation in civilian shootings. Detroit police to get raises as department struggles to recruit, keep officers By Sarah Cwiek • Nov 30, 2015 Sarah Cwiek / Michigan Radio Detroit police officers should get a pay bump starting in 2016. City officials announced Monday that officers will get a 4% raise January 1. It's part of a deal that will extend the city's three police unions' contracts through 2020. That contract was negotiated and approved in 2014, during the city's bankruptcy. Police Chief James Craig says a pay boost is crucial to attracting and retaining officers, something the department is struggling with right now. Wayne County to give $1 million for rape kit investigations By The Associated Press • Nov 3, 2015 Rick Pluta / MPRN Wayne County plans to use $1 million to help investigate rape kits found six years ago in a Detroit police property storage facility. County Executive Warren Evans announced Tuesday that the money will be allocated to Prosecutor Kym Worthy's 2015-16 budget. The move has to be approved by county commissioners. The money would come from a delinquent tax fund. Evans also says space will be provided in the county's Guardian Building in downtown Detroit for investigators and members of the Sexual Assault Kit Task Force. Detroit Council returns power to police oversight board By Rebecca Kruth • Sep 29, 2015 Michigan United The Detroit City Council voted Tuesday to restore full power to the city's board of police commissioners. The civilian police oversight board was stripped of its power while Detroit was under emergency management in 2013. Prior to that, the board had the final say in matters of employee discipline and played a role in shaping department policies and procedures. The politics of roads, marijuana and body cameras By Jack Lessenberry & Christina Shockley • Aug 19, 2015 Michael Gil / Flickr - http://bit.ly/1xMszCg This Week in Michigan Politics, Michigan Radio's senior news analyst Jack Lessenberry and Morning Edition host Christina Shockley discuss another road funding plan, proposed changes for medical marijuana cardholders, and body cameras. Listen Listening... / 4:04 All Detroit police officers to have body cameras within 3 years By Rebecca Kruth • Aug 18, 2015 Rebecca Kruth The Detroit Police Department says it's moving forward with plans to put body cameras on all officers. All marked police vehicles will have dashboard cameras too. Last spring, the DPD announced a 90-day pilot program to test several body cameras in the field. Mayor Mike Duggan said the 20 officers who volunteered to be part of the program concluded "the technology works." 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The break down of my look; Make-Up, Hair and Outfit!
Tonight I went for a sleek straight hair look. Firstly I straightened all my hair, I choose a middle parting and added some volume by using a TEASING COMB. I took the front section of my hair on both sides and tightly secured it with a elastic band underneath my main bulk of hair. I then applied a bobby pin on each side to secure this just behind my ears, I apply hairspray to make sure it stays in place all evening and keep my flyaway's under control. I then complete this look by using my TRESEMME FINISHING SPRAY.
Make Up
I started off by applying concealer on my lid, I blend this out with a beauty blender and apply a setting powder to seal the base.
I place MAC PAINTPOT on my lid, as a primer and then use my lightest eyeshadow shade white/cream (1) to cover from my lid to brow bone. I then go in with a custard/beige (2) shade to make it easier to blend at the end, I apply this below my brow bone. In my crease I then go in with a burnt orange shade(3), apply a little and then blend and repeat in till you get the colour you desire.. (You can always apply more, so take your time.)
I then chose a cranberry purple shade for my outer v(4), again apply a little, blend and repeat. Finally, I used a gold glitter shadow on my lid(5) to add a bit of sparkle, to get the perfect consistency I always wet the brush as this will give off a higher pigmented colour. I suggest MAC FIX+ or URBAN DECAY SETTING SPRAY.
I went with a winged liner however did not fill in my water line as it sometimes can close off my eyes making them look small. I always apply shadow below my lash line with the dark cranberry and burnt orange over the time. I curled my lashes and applied some mascara before I put on my false lashes.
(I have used the MAC palette in this post so its nice and easy for you to relate and follow the steps.)
I used my KIKO Eyebrow Sculpt Automatic Pencil and go over this with the MAYBELLINE GEL LINER (BROWN.) Both these products are dupes for Anastasia Beverly hills browwiz and pomade. I then go in with my LA GIRL PRO CONCEALER to tidy up my brows.
On my face I went for a full coverage foundation, I mixed ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR and MAKE UP FOREVER to give me my base. I went for a strong contour using ANASTAISA BEVERLY HILLS contour palette and bronzed with ESTEE LAUDER SUN GODDESS. A pale pink blush on my cheeks from the BH COMSETIC BLUSH PALETTE and plenty of highlighter from the BALM cosmetics MARY LOU.
I applied MAC STRIPDOWN lip liner over my entire lips and then went in with a dark brown liner to intensify my lip line. I choose to wear one of my favourite nudes MAC BLANKETY and INGLOT 263 lipstick with a shiny gloss.
The dress code for this event was all black, but that always seems to be my dress code!
My outfit is a two piece however it does give the impression of it being a jumpsuit. I am wearing a body suit and high-wasted wide legged trousers with slits on the side both from BOOHOO, paired with a belt I got from ASOS years ago!
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The FCA has published its Handbook Notice No.30 setting out changes made to the FCA Handbook under instruments made by the FCA Board on 5 and 25 February 2016.
Some of the key relevant instruments are:
- Benchmarks (Amendment No.2) Instrument 2016 (FCA 2016/8). This instrument makes final rules to create a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) framework for regulated frameworks, which is effective and robust. The instrument comes into force on 1 April 2016. The FCA published a policy statement on FRAND access to regulated benchmarks on 8 February 2016.
- Handbook Administration Instrument (No.40) 2016 (FCA 2016/9). The FCA board has made minor administrative changes to various modules of the FCA Handbook to correct or clarify existing provisions. They were not consulted on because they are regarded as either falling within the scope of previous consultations, or as being so minor they do not warrant consultation. None of the changes represent any changes to FCA policy. The majority of the instrument came into force on 1 March 2016, subject to some exceptions.
- Individual Accountability (Conduct Rules) (Breaches Reporting) Instrument 2016 (FCA 2016/10). The instrument makes consequential changes to FCA rules and guidance to ensure that it reflects the latest statutory position when the senior managers and certification regime comes into force for relevant persons on 7 March 2016. The instrument came into force on 1 March 2016. The FCA consulted on this instrument in CP16/1.
- Handbook Separation (Fees) Instrument 2016 (FCA 2016/12). The instrument makes rules to create a free-standing FCA fees manual with no unnecessary references to the PRA or rules shared between the FCA and the PRA. The instrument came into force on 1 March 2016. The FCA consulted on this instrument in CP15/34.
- UKLA Fees (and Related Fees) Instrument 2016 (FCA 2016/13). The instrument makes rules to: 1) clarify the FEES manual by restructuring UKLA fees; 2) meet the FCA's treaty obligations by introducing a fee discount for mortgage intermediaries 'passporting' into the UK from other EEA states; and 3) improve management of FCA cash flow at the start of the financial year by bringing forward the date when large fee-payers make their first 'on-account' payment. Part of this instrument came into force on 1 March 2016 and the remainder on 1 April 2016. The FCA consulted on this instrument in CP15/34.


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Rasmalai Urdu Recipes – Rasmalai Urdu Recipes is great sweet and yummy recipe. this recipe mostly people like in evening. his taste and look is very good but you can try in home with simple method Rasmalai Urdu Recipes.
Rasmalai Urdu Recipes
Rasmalai English Recipes
Rasmalai is a popular South Asian sweet dish that women often make on celebrations and home parties. It is usually prepared with powdered milk, egg, white flour, sugar, baking powder and oil. To make delicious rasmalai, form a fine dough by mixing and kneading above-mentioned ingredients and then drop them in simmering milk cream. Read full page to learn complete rasmalai recipe…
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serves: 6-8
Rasmalai Recipe: Required Ingredients
• 2 kg fresh milk
• ½ kg fresh cream
• Crushed pistachios and coconut
• Silver foil papers
• Rooh kewra
Rasmalai Recipe: Cooking Instructions
1. Firstly, prepare rasgullas to add into the rasmalai.
2. Now add 2 kg milk in a saucepan and put it on stove over medium heat.
3. Add crushed pistachios and coconut and let the milk boil until it has been left only three cups.
4. After that, include well-beaten fresh cream into the boiling milk. Add rooh kewra as well.
5. Add prepared initially prepared rasgullas into the simmering creamy milk and cook for five minutes.
6. Delicious rasmalai is ready, transfer it in a bowl and garnish with pistachios and silver foil papers.
7. Keep it in refrigerator for some time and serve to your guests.


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The Certified Local Government Coordinator is responsible for advising and working with local governments across the state that are attempting to establish and administer local historic preservation programs and related responsibilities as more completely described below.
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Clever design makes the most of the room you have.
Landscape architect Rick Griffin of Griffin & Egger Landscape Architects gets credit for transforming what had been a boring, empty yard. "The cheapest thing you can ever purchase is good advice," notes Yandell. "Rick took one look and immediately knew what to do."
To the left is the dining area, which is clearly defined by a table and chairs sitting on a painted wooden deck. Behind the table rests a spa. A few steps to the right of the bar is the fire pit. An outdoor fireplace, decorated with items Yandell acquired in the Southwest, dominates this sunken garden room.


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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Recent Giveaway Wins!
First, I'd like to show you what I won from Miniatures @ I.Love.Little.Things in Singapore. I provided some feedback when asked, and was then awarded two cute minis: a cup of tea in 1:6 scale and a piece of rainbow cake in 1:12 scale. Look at how cute they are:
Thank you ilovelittlethings! Your the best! :-)
Next, I received the cutest plush anime kitty kit from jennylovesbenny. Jenny makes the sweetest little bears and other cute plush critters and sells patterns and kits too. The complete kit I won, for making "Boots," came all the way from Australia and includes beautiful mohair, cotter pin joints, German glass eyes, instructions, patterns, and more! Isn't Boots adorable?!
Next, I received (from Greece!) Tam toum's semi-completed Greenleaf Primrose dollhouse that I won from the Miniature Stuff blog giveaway. Sadly, the dollhouse arrived in pieces, but thankfully all the pieces are there! The windowboxes and shutters mostly fell off, and the structure came apart, but nothing is really broken! This isn't a bad thing, actually, because it will make it easier to paint and decorate before I put it back together--woohoo! :-) Here's how the house looks now, before I do any decorating:
Finally, I won a lovely e-pattern from Gingermelon Dolls. She makes the cutest cute kawaii-inspired plushies! I just adore her particular spin on them. The e-pattern I won is for making these cute Bunny Babushkas:
OK, that's it for my prizes for now. I hope you've discovered at least one new artisan whose blog or work you would like to check out. Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer
50 comments:
Oh, Lucky you! So many wins! Congrats!:)ReplyDelete
Congratulations on so many beautiful wins.ReplyDelete
Hugs Maria
Enhorabuena son una maravilla.ReplyDelete
bsideoisesitos ascension
Definitivamente eres una chica con mucha suerte.ReplyDelete
Besos, Narán
Enhorabuena es todo precioso y los conejitos monisimos. Besos.ReplyDelete
Damn how lucky you are ..!ReplyDelete
I'm so jealous !! - I would have liked SO MUCH to win that house myself.. (me and 50 others..)
Could you please send me some of your luck ?? - I would sure need it *grin*
Can't wait to see what you do with the house and how it turns out ^^
MiniHugs, Irina
Thank you, The Old Maid! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment about it! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Maria! Beautiful is right. I've been so fortunate! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Ascension! Yes, aren't they lovely sites?! :-)ReplyDelete
That is so sweet of you to say, Naran! Thank you very much! I will enjoy them! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Eloisa! Yes, those bunnies really are sweet, aren't they? :-)ReplyDelete
Hello Irina! First I was scared, then I was laughing when I read your post. You are soooo funny and cute! I'm glad we're special friends. BTW, I noticed you have won many cute giveaways lately too! ;-) Congratulations!!!ReplyDelete
Wow! You are one lucky girl to win all those giveaways!! Love the little 'Boots' kitty, I have that very same pattern, but haven't had a chance to make one yet!ReplyDelete
Thanks to for the link! Hope you enjoy making the Babushka Bunnies:)
felicidades, disfrútalos mucho...ReplyDelete
Hmmmm, maybe I should adress to you as "Fortuna" from now on, shouldn't I... ;O) You've been very lucky - have fun with all those fantastic prices. I'm very curious what the house will look like some day!ReplyDelete
Hi Gingermelon! Great to hear from you! Yes, I am one lucky girl--you are so right! :-) I'm looking forward to making your Babushka Bunnies--they are so cute!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you Carmen! That's really sweet of you! :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Birgit! You are so funny and cute! Fortuna, eh?! I see that you have won some gifts recently too! Maybe we should be Fortuna 1 and Fortuna 2! ;-)ReplyDelete
How lucky you are! I never won :(ReplyDelete
congratulations Jennifer for being so lucky!! Enjoy and a big hug for you!ReplyDelete
Congrats on winning so many giveaways ^^ These are really cute wins! Enjoy them :)ReplyDelete
Felicidades por esos regalos, me alegro muchísimo de que los hayas ganado tú. Estoy deseando ver qué haces con esa casita. Que los disfrutes ÜReplyDelete
Un beso.
Felicidades que bonitos son!!!!ReplyDelete
Jennifer these are terrific! I think the little house would make cute cabin theme.ReplyDelete
So many and so cute! I am very happy for you. Enjoy!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on so many lovely giveaways, your really a lucky girl.ReplyDelete
Have a great Sunday !!
Hugs Mieke xxx
Congrats to you! I adore the "babushkas" in the last picture. Will definitely check out the blog!ReplyDelete
Hi MALINIK! Oh, I'm so sorry you've never won a giveaway! :-( I'm praying you will soon! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you very much, PAKY! Big hugs back to you! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you very much, Yoshi! That's sweet of you to say! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much, Maru! I'm going to really have fun with the house--I can't wait to show you! :-)ReplyDelete
Wow! Thank you, malu2! What a totally sweet thing to say! :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Jeni! Great to hear from you! Thank you! I think you are right--it is small and cozy like a cabin! :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much, Drora! You always know the right thing to say and are so thoughtful! :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Mieke! Thank you very, very much! Happy Sunday to you too! :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Sanne! Aren't the Babushkas cute?! Gingermelon makes such cute critters, as does jennylovesbenny. :-)ReplyDelete
Congratulations! You are lucky!ReplyDelete
Bye Faby
Hi Fabiola! Thank you so much! It is great to hear from you! :-)ReplyDelete
Felicitaciones Jenni! todos tus regalos son preciosos.ReplyDelete
Un abrazo
You've won some wonderful things! Lucky you!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much Rosamargarita! :-) It's always good to hear from you!ReplyDelete
Hi Claudia! It's great to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! :-)ReplyDelete
felicidades por tus regalos,son preciosos.besosReplyDelete
What luck!ReplyDelete
These are beautiful gifts!
Thank you Becky! It is good to hear from you! :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Eliana! Yes, very lucky! And oh-so-beautiful! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! :-)ReplyDelete
You are on some kind of lucky streak! You better play the lottery. LOL!ReplyDelete
I posted a basic chandelier tutorial on my blog. It might help you visualize my email.
And I saw your comment on Mieke's blog. You are so kind! And you are an inspiration to me too!
Hi Caroline! Did you see that I was the first to leave you a comment on your chandelier tutorial? :-) I happened to be at my computer when your post popped up on my Google Dashboard! tee hee I ran over to your blog and checked it out right away--it's wonderful! :-) You are so generous! Wow! Thank you so much for saying that I'm an inspiration to you too--that's the highest comnpliment you could give me. :-DReplyDelete
You are very lucky! the winner of so many lovely give-aways! Congretulations! am having a give-away too, so you maybe you want to take a change to win another give-away?ReplyDelete
Hi Maria! Thank you very much for your lovely comment and invitation! I will check out your giveaway now! :-)ReplyDelete


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Chicago, IL – According to a new study by BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and consulting organizations, only 14 percent of capital markets executives at leading investment banks believe the JOBS Act is having a positive impact on increasing the number of IPOs on U.S. exchanges. A majority (58%) say it isn't positively impacting IPOs, while just over one-quarter (28%) believe it is still too early to evaluate the impact. Of those who don't believe it has had a positive impact or have yet to decide, more than two-thirds (68%) predict the law will never achieve its desired goal of increasing the number of businesses going public.
These latest findings represent a precipitous drop in the JOBS Act's perceived effectiveness from a year ago when a majority (55%) of I-bankers believed the JOBS Act would have a positive impact on U.S. IPO activity. Yet, by last winter, less than one-third (29%) of the capital markets community believed the new law had been effective in increasing the number of IPOs on U.S. exchanges and now that percentage has dropped even further.
Despite the overall negative review of the JOBS Act, a majority (56%) of the bankers indicate the law's confidential filing provision has been a positive for businesses seeking to evaluate a possible offering.
"When it comes to the JOBS Act, first impressions were certainly deceiving for the capital markets community. When the new law was introduced last year, bankers viewed it as an engine for more IPOs from emerging businesses, but in practice the law has fallen far short of those lofty expectations," said Wendy Hambleton, Partner in the Capital Markets Practice at BDO USA. "Despite its continuing fall in popularity, it still may be too early to cast a final verdict on the JOBS Act. According to reports, approximately 200 businesses have taken advantage of the law's confidential filing provision. If a strong majority of these confidential filers actually follow through with an offering, the perception of the JOBS Act among I-bankers could again change drastically."
These are just a few of the findings of The 2013 BDO IPO Halftime Report survey which examines the opinions of 101 capital markets executives at leading investment banks regarding the market for initial public offerings in the United States during the second half of the year. The survey was conducted in June of 2013.
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