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Until now, you've only known her as Hayley Smith from Home and Away, but that's all about to change. Meet Bec Cartwright-the-all-singing,all-dancing
pop dynamo. Don't worry, Hayley is not leaving Summer Bay, but the girl from Sydney's outer-west is coming out from behind
her TV character to shed some of the spotlight on her singing and dancing prowess. The step from soap star to pop star
isn't anything new-Natalie Imbruglia and Kylie Minogue are the most successful examples-but the step itself is a brave one
and something Bec isn't taking for granted." I know there will be people out there who will be critical but I'm ready
for anything they might say", she says confidently." But I'm not going to let it get to me either. I'll just take
each step as it comes". What won't be changing are the qualities that make Bec such a beloved personality. As Bec's
real life just gets more perfect-adding 'pop star' to the already huge list of credits-the rest of us cheer her on to even
greater success. It's usually against our nature to love and admire someone as utterly perfect as Bec. Think about it-she's
got a great career, gorgeous face, amazing body, ideal hair, loving family and to top it all off, a perfect boyfriend in co-star
Beau Brady [ who she calls Bubba ]. We embrace her good, sweet and genuine character because, let's face it , it's virtually
impossible not to like this luminous creature. According to Bec's mum Michelle, Bec has always been " like a magnet.
Everyone has always wanted to be near her", she reveals. " I think it was because she aws always so happy".
Bec was so happy, in fact, that Mrs Cartwright had trouble getting a photo of baby Bec without a big smile glued across her
face. It took a photographer to tell Bec that there was a spider in the corner of the room before she'd stop smiling.
" Bec"s father and I definitely feel very blessed to have such a wonderful daughter", Michelle beams. "
The thing about Bec is she's always been as interested in everyone else as they've been in her. She's never considered her
life to be anything out of the ordinary. This is what she does and whatever anyone else is doing is just as special and just
as important".For Bec, the move into music feels natural. She's been singing and dancing since she aws three years old
and considers music her first love.
" Dancing and singing happened way before acting", she reveals. " That's actually how I got into the [ casting
] agency. They said,' What can you show me?' So I did this little song and dance. I sang Winter Wonderland". Ripping
her brand new, spiky-heeled boots off because they're " squishing " her feet, Bec jumps around the mixing desk in
the studio-so hyper she can barely breathe. " I'm so excited about recording this music that I'm having trouble sleeping",
she says. "I keep waking up thinking about singing". Bec pumps three songs-Feels so Right, He's Yours and Blow a
Kiss-out of the studio speakers. She's desperately trying to decide which one to release as her first single. Feels so Right
is an up-tempo pop/dance track Bec is bopping around the studio to. He's Yours is a different kind of pop song-with much more
of an R&B tinge, it could easily be found on a Craig David record. Blow a Kiss is the one that Bec seems to be enjoying
the most though-it's fun, cute and catchy. " One of these will definitely be released as the first single. I just
can't decide between them! I love them so much. I think that once I've completely finished recording it will be much easier
to decide".
Even though Bec has always been interested in developing a singing career, it took a conversation with a good friend, after
seeing the recent Kylie Minogue On a Night Like This concert, that convinced her that now was the time." When I went
to see Kylie Minogue's concert, I just went,' Oh, I've got to start it up again'", she smiles." She just fully got
me excited about it". Bec stresses that she hasn't considered quitting Home and Away in exchange for pop stardom
at any point...so far. " I'm still sticking with it for now", she says. " We'll just see what happens. It all
depends on how well this singing thing comes off". As Bec points out, Hayley is unlikely to interfere with Bec:The
Pop Star anyway. "People see me on the show as Hayley with curly hair. I'm going to straighten it for the music. Also,
Hayley is very pretty and she wears flowers and pretty colours and she's very gentle. So, with my sining career I want to
have a slight edge. Not too out there", she warns. " But something a little different".


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Welcome to Marlborough College
It would be hard to imagine school life in a more beautiful place than Marlborough. With a setting where the College melds the town with the countryside, it offers broad all-round opportunity. School days should be fun, a mixture of intellectual endeavour and a wide co-curricular programme.
Marlborough College's blend of tradition and progression is all about true boarding. Life here is exciting with an insistence upon high academic performance underpinned by artistic and sporting programmes at the highest levels.
The 24/7 nature of the residential programme is the basis to this. Marlborough College, once joined, is not so much a school, but more a way of life. In emphasising achievement and a "sense of service", learning is seen as a fundamental progression to the future.
From 1843, Marlborough College has produced a long line of Alumnae / Alumni who understand the motto "Deus Dat Incrementum", is a call to put back what has been gained, with a calm sense of pride in what has meant to become a Marlburian. Individuals matter here, as does team mentality as we prepare our pupils for a complex world. Furthermore, Marlborough College Malaysia, officially opened within the last year, broadens our overall linkage across the globe.
About us
Marlborough is a full boarding school, committed to the notion that living and working together in a co-educational community brings value to the lives of its pupils. The five key elements of College life are interdependent and mutually fortifying.
Marlburians will live in a community underpinned by its Anglican roots, learning the fundamental importance of valuing others as themselves, as the basis for living as a community. From its Foundation in 1843 when the College Charter established Marlborough as "A place of education for the sons of clergymen" so the College's Anglican Chapel remains the central compass to our spiritual and ethical values.
Marlburians will be encouraged to discover the joy of intellectual curiosity and develop their intellectual abilities to the full. Independent learning, collaborative endeavour and intellectual resilience will all feature in a curriculum which emphasizes spirituality, reflection, rigour, global awareness and aspiration.
Marlburians will be encouraged to discover and develop their interests and abilities in the widest sense. Broad provision will include the opportunity for sporting excellence, health and fitness for life, creativity in music, drama and the visual arts, and adventure.
Excellence will sit alongside breadth in a co-curricular provision that seeks always to promote engagement, personal challenge and collaborative endeavour. Rooted in the College motto, "Deus Dat Incrementum", the College's programme of opportunities for service will emphasise social and environmental understanding both within and beyond Marlborough.
Marlburians will be encouraged to demonstrate empathy for others, regardless of status, creed or nationality. Emotional intelligence, compassion, resilience, personal integrity and social responsibility will be fostered by supportive tutorial relationships and nurtured within a full boarding community.
Marlburians will seek to be lifelong learners; they will understand that the process of learning goes far beyond classrooms and school and is an aspiration and a joy for life.
Individually focused guidance will encourage pupils to aspire to engaging, challenging and ambitious further education, at the best institutions both in this country and abroad. Marlburians will feel equipped with a moral compass enabling them to make confident, wise decisions, and to take personal responsibility for their actions and choices.
The Marlburian experience will be a lifelong legacy. Marlburians will develop not only a sense of friendship and community that reaches far beyond their time at the College, but also a strong sense of the responsibility to give back; to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work. Marlburians will seek to make a difference.
Facilities available
Rich investment in the school's facilities lends the campus a collegiate atmosphere. The Chapel (1886) is a masterpiece of its time. The Memorial Hall (1925) is unique in being a theatre and assembly space built in the neo-Classical style. The Hony Centre (2001) provides Drama and Music with the most modern of facilities for teaching and performance and the Art School (2005) offers a light and distinctive contemporary home to the visual arts. In addition, the College grounds provide some of the most striking and up-to-date sporting venues in the country while the Blackett Observatory (1935) is the most significant school observatory in the UK.
Additional support
Tutoring aims to respond to the individual needs of the pupils within the boarding community and forms a vital part of the College's pastoral care structure through which it is committed to the highest standards of pupil welfare.
All full-time members of the teaching staff ("beaks") are tutors, plus all Graduate Assistants, and the team is supplemented by many experienced non-teaching tutors drawn from the wider college community. The breadth of this team enables the tutee to tutor
ratios to be kept exceptionally low, at an average of 7:1.
All tutors receive regular ongoing training and support, both from the HMs in the boarding houses and through centralised INSET. The focus is on pastoral issues affecting adolescents, plus specific academic and curricular matters relevant to Marlborough College.
Tutors are encouraged to access training from expert external providers too, such as that provided through the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) Certificate of Professional Practice, HMC Professional Development courses, or the Youth Mental Health First Aid or MindEd organisations.
The College's Bursary Policy
The Council of Marlborough College is committed to broadening access to the school by offering to eligible parents means tested financial support with the payment of school fees.
Such support may be awarded in the form of a discount of up to 100% on fees depending on the financial, compassionate or other relevant circumstances of applicants.
Learner success
In summer 2016, almost one in every five examinations was awarded an A* grade (or its Pre-U equivalent) or above, and our pupils' average UCAS points score was over 380 – equivalent to A*AA at A level.
These results are down not only to the commitment and sheer talent of our individual pupils, but also to the inspiring teaching and constant encouragement and guidance they have received from their teachers, tutors, Housemasters and Housemistresses, and the wider staff of the College community.
University Outcomes 2016
The great majority (79%) of Marlburians were rewarded for their hard work by gaining their first choice university course this year, and by winning places at some of the most competitive UK universities such as Edinburgh (24), Exeter (17), Bristol (15),
Durham (15), Newcastle (14) and Oxford (13).
Measuring the cohort by different yardsticks can be instructive, and this year 75% were placed at Russell Group Universities, 78% at the Sutton Trust Top 30 UK Universities and 55% at universities that rank in the QS Top 100 Global Universities.
How to apply
If you want to apply for courses, you will need to contact Marlborough College directly.

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GOP debate: Claws out for each other…and Hillary
Update: Get your debate video fix here and here.
Looks like the GOP presidential candidates drank their Red Bull. Having one less person on stage (so long, Sen. Switchback) also helped. Recap here. And the best highlights were the one-liners against Hillary:
During the debate, the candidates took several opportunities to accost Sen. Hillary Clinton, either on her plan for health care, her late support for the Yankees baseball team and her proposed spending on a variety of issues, including last week's budget amendment to earmark $1 million for a Woodstock music museum to commemorate the 1969 festival.
"I wasn't there. I'm sure it was a cultural and pharmaceutical event. I was tied up at the time," McCain said earning a standing ovation for the double entendre that referred to his imprisonment in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp.
"I've been very critical of her, but I want to tell her I agree with this one. Quote, Hillary Clinton, 'I have a million ideas; America cannot afford them all.' I'm not making it up. I am not making it up," Giuliani said to laughter. "No kidding Hillary — American can't afford you."
Speaking of claws coming out, the London Times had fun with the saga of Socks Clinton:
AS THE "first pet" of the Clinton era, Socks, the White House cat, allowed "chilly" Hillary Clinton to show a caring, maternal side as well as bringing joy to her daughter Chelsea. So where is Socks today?
Once the presidency was over, there was no room for Socks any more. After years of loyal service at the White House, the black and white cat was dumped on Betty Currie, Bill Clinton's personal secretary, who also had an embarrassing clean-up role in the saga of his relationship with the intern Monica Lewinsky.
Some believe the abandoned pet could now come between Hillary Clinton and her ambition to return to the White House as America's first woman president.
Clinton has been boosting her prospects in the past week with some homespun references to her gender as part of a series of events with the theme Women Changing America, during which she chatted girlfriend-to-girlfriend and mom-to-mom with female voters.
The softening of Clinton's image seems to be working. Her chief strategist, Mark Penn, predicts that up to a quarter of Republican women will vote for her. She leads Democratic rivals in the polls by 26 points and is scooping up more donations to her war chest from Wall Street and defence contractors than any candidate from either party – an unmistakable indicator of who they think will win in 2008.
Clinton's treatment of Socks cuts to the heart of the questions about her candidacy. Is she too cold and calculating to win the presidency? Or does it signify political invincibility by showing she is willing to deploy every weapon to get what she wants?
"In the annals of human evil, off-loading a pet is nowhere near the top of the list," writes Caitlin Flanagan in the current issue of The Atlantic magazine. "But neither is it dead last, and it is especially galling when said pet has been deployed for years as an all-purpose character reference."
Another casualty of the Clinton machine.
Reader S.M. has a blast-from-the-past question: What happened to Kathleen Willey's cat?
Nancy Pelosi calls GOP tax cuts 'pathetic' but she's actually describing the collapsed Dem narrative
January 11, 2018 06:10 PM by Doug Powers
Uh oh, that tax bill 'Armageddon' Nancy Pelosi warned about is kicking in!
January 6, 2018 03:49 PM by Doug Powers
Attn. Nancy Pelosi! CBS News finds families who WON'T be killed by the tax bill
December 22, 2017 08:27 PM by Doug Powers
GOP tax bill causes Nancy Pelosi to lose remaining fragment of her mind
December 20, 2017 07:56 AM by Doug Powers
Newsweek wants you to meet the Pence family — Serial pet killers
December 8, 2017 02:38 PM by Doug Powers
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Over the years, donors have taken a leading role in making a personal impact at the highest level possible to achieve new standards of care for their fellow residents of the Northwest Territories. In fact, some of the greatest successes at our hospital have arisen from the leadership of our donors. Thank you!
Because we recognize the value of gifts, not only to the hospital, but to our entire community, we have created a Donor Recognition wall at the Stanton Territorial Hosptial to publicly acknowledge the generosity of those donors who have contributed $5,000 or more through cash, in-kind, pledges, memorials, event sponsorship and other donations. Donors will be classified according to the cumulative amount donated within a certain time period:
General Donor: $4,999 or less – Publicly acknowledged but not on wall
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The London Human Rights Moot Court Competition (LHRMCC) is a UK national round of the EHRMCC, it this simulates the procedures of complaints to the European Court of Human Rights and provides participants with a unique opportunity to experience the principles and implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights first hand. The competition is hosted by ELSA LSE in collaboration with the LSESU Bar & Chambers.
The competition is open both for students wanting to prepare for their participation in the EHRMCC, and students that wish to practise national mooting before entering the international scene.
Please note: While participating in the LHRMCC does provide good practice for participation in the EHRMCC, it is not a requirement for qualification to the EHRMCC.


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Studio Viewers of the last Sunday's Showbiz talk Show "The Buzz" were thrilled when the teen stars of 24/7 In Love movie Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla had guested. They went to the show to promote the said movie which is scheduled to be released this coming November 21.
During the segment they were asked by the Show host Boy Abunda with intriguing questions. First question of the King of Talk was "Is it true that the young actor forbids Kathryn Bernardo of wearing short dresses like shorts? Daniel Padilla confirmed the rumor and says he is not comfortable if he sees Kathryn wearing those shorts as he feels jealous as well, "Ayokong tinitingnan siya ng ibang lalaki, pag kunyari maiksi ang shorts niya tapos titingnan siya sa baba, 'pag ganun gusto kong tanggalin ang mga mata (ng lalaking tumitingin)," said Daniel.
However, Kathryn said if she feels it's necessary she follows what Daniel's suggestions to her, "Nakikinig po pero sumusunod (ako) depende sa situation. For example may prod (production number sa ASAP) walang magagawa kundi ipasuot, kailangan maiksi, pero pag lalabas naglele-leggings na lang ako para covered talaga siya." explained by the young actress.


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Clever thoughts in a review of the best ceramic knives
When we speak about ceramic knives, we mean that they are made of 100% ceramic which though differs from the one used to produce a cup or plate. The most common material in this case is zirconium oxide of the highest grade or so called zirconia. Being extremely hard even when it is compared to stainless or carbon steel, it wins on this point. It does not rust and in no way it absorbs smells. In order to achieve such a perfect result the particular technology is applied in industries. The ceramic blades go through a firing process for hardening. They become inert without reactions with any foods including tastes and flavors. You should know that zirconium concerning hardness is close to diamond. So you can count on strong, tough, and razor sharp blade. With a ceramic knife you'll cut paper thin slices of juicy vegies and fruits and dice onions in a perfect way without much effort.
What is better ceramic or steel knife?
When you decide on buying a new knife set or it is time to replace your old one, you start researching market and find a range of new materials and technologies to choose among. In order to make the choice you'd better to know the reliable brands, particular features of needed kitchen knives and of course you should pay your focused attention to the material they are made of. There are three principle ones: stainless (or carbon) steel and ceramics. Let's consider the difference in accordance with the following points:
As we mentioned ceramic knives are made of zirconium oxide in the form of zirconium powder, which is pressed by heat until a solid mass is formed. When a blade is ready, its edges are sharpened by grinding with a grinding wheel coated with diamond dust. The point is that zirconium is a very hard mineral, harder than the hardened steel, that is why you will have no need to sharpen it often.
The steel knives are made of various alloys, the composition of which is determined by a manufacturer. The ingredients added to steel improve the properties of a blade. The most common metals added to the steel are carbon and titanium, as a result we have knives, which can be used for a lot of years. The more affordable models are made of steel with cobalt, manganese, and vanadium and they cannot boast of that durability.
As we have said, the ceramic blades do not need frequent sharpening though in due course their performance weakens, and grinding is required. And here is a rather strict recommendation to refuse doing it at home and turn to the professionals, which can help. Some manufacturers offer the free sharpening.
The knives made of stainless steel are usually sharp when they are purchased but after a couple of months they need to be grinded. This term depends on frequency and intensity of cutting. The dull blade turns to be dangerous for health that is why you should not cut with a dull knife in order to escape injuries. You can apply a honing rod almost every day. And when it is obvious that the edge needs to be restored, use a whetstone. The honing tools are rather effective in everyday regime. But be aware to sharpen the knives too frequently because it can damage the edge.
The ceramic knives serve for a long time, almost lifetime. You can need sharpening just in five years since you have bought them. The ceramic blade is not prone to rust. And that is also an advantage compared to the steel cutlery. Though, if ceramic knives are used with very hard foods, they can be broken. This moment depends on the quality of a raw material which in its turn depends on a manufacturer.
The knives made of steel alloy are reliable, if you use them in accordance with the producer's instruction.
Ceramic knives are marketed in less choice compared to steel ones. There are no so many shapes, sizes, and functional variations. Though, there are a lot of colors. And as it is obvious the material is usually the same without combinations and it means that you hardly find a large gap in prices for this product. In general ceramic knives are rather expensive due to a complicated crafting process.
As to steel knives you can find a wide diversity of quality, composition, design, size and shape. In one set you can find a lot of options. Of course by this reason you are free to choose among various prices. And that means the steel knives are affordable. Then why do people buy ceramic ones?
Why should you prefer a ceramic knife?
The first reason for buying ceramic knives is their extraordinary sharpness. Then, of course the chance to forget about grinding for many years sounds rather attractive. If you want to provide fine perfect slicing of meats without bones or fresh and fruity vegetables, you should regard this option. The most heavy-duty tasks should be left for the steel cutlery. It is a reasonable decision to have both types in your kitchen. We would like to list all the advantages of this material, which carry conviction in addition to precision slicing. So, what else is good with ceramic knives complementary to easy and efficient performance of slicing and dicing tasks? They are:
- Very light. Your hand will not be tired when cutting the veggies for some salad.
- Really easy to clean. They can be rinsed and wiped with a kitchen towel – that will be enough.
- Resistant to dust. If steel is not of very high quality or if the maintenance requirements are not met, it can be prone to corrosion. The ceramic does not oxidize – it is non-corrosive at all.
- Providing better performance for a long time. The cutting edge of ceramic blades remains sharper longer.
- Resistant to enduring acids. It will not react with foods of any kind including acids.
- Safe in any respect. This material resists germs, bacteria being eco-friendly, BPA free and secure for human health and environment.
- Nonporous. The smooth surface provides with a range of benefits including simple cleaning, easy penetration through the foods with high density due to lack of friction.
- Non-reactive. You can easily switch between various foods when cutting with a ceramic knife because the blade moves from product to product tastelessly.
Things you should know about ceramic knife
We would like to tell you that the first company, which marketed and distributed a ceramic knife for home needs, was Kyocera of Kyoto Japan. Of course, now the situation changes greatly. The competition is intensive and there are numerous producers trying to create the best ceramic cutlery. We'd bring up such brands as Calphalon, Victorinox, and Shenzen – the reputable ones, which are known all over the world. Indeed there are much more of them competing in quality with the difference in price. For example the Cuisinart manufactures and distributes a lot of ceramic coated multicolor knife sets. But you should be careful here – they consists of stainless steel blades covered with ceramic. This innovation provides a cook with easy non-stick slicing being quite different technology, which is interesting enough but cannot be compared to the true ceramic tools with all its advantages and weak points.
Being very hard and sharp the ceramic knives are resistant to wear, but they are susceptible to breaking. The chips may occur on a blade. Another point to remember is their tendency of being fragile. You should not drop them on a stone floor at a height. Due to the above peculiarities a ceramic knife cannot replace a chef's knife absolutely. It is perfect for other purposes. You will cut the cold butter, tomato without squashing it and other familiar things with this knife perfectly. You will not feel any difficulty in such complicated tasks. Buy it for precision work with vegetables and fruits without any doubt! But ceramic knife cannot be an all-purpose knife. And this condition you should take into consideration in order escape disappointment.
By the way ceramic knives can be used at home and by the professionals at restaurants for instance. When they say that this kind of cutlery is preferable for home cooks, it means that in a professional kitchen there is much more chances to drop a knife in a fuss and damage it. Though the performance is excellent and is quite required for chefs including because of its versatility and ability to pass from one food to another without cleaning up.
How to choose?
When you weigh up the pros and cons of ceramic knives and decide that you need them and there are a lot of reasons, which persuade you to make this choice, you still have to consider the other features of the knife in order to choose the one, which is better for you.
- Sharpness. Once again about this performance and it is irreproachable as to this type of blades. This very moment sets ceramic knives apart at the market – a kind of landmark. Being super sharp they retain sharpness for much longer compared to steel blades.
- Balance. This is a very important moment providing simple and safe cutting. You will feel the difference between the well balanced knife and that one, which has a lack of balance. This quality does not depend on the material but rather on the producer and his approach to a knife construction. Ensure that the knife, you want to buy, has evenly distributed weight.
- Handles. They can be made of almost any material, which is smooth but at that not slippery. It can be wood, metal, rubber or plastic. Sometimes the handles can be molded to achieve the best ergonomics, but this is a matter of preferences. Another requirement to the handles: they should be hygienic and easy to clean up. And of course durability does matter. Anyway, it is up to you to choose. The handle should feel comfortable when you are cutting. Pay attention to knuckle clearance – it is especially vital for a chef's knife.
- Price. Well, this is a reasonable point as far as everybody wants to buy the best thing for the relevant money. As we said the difference in cost is not so obvious with ceramic knives but you can find a lower one due to a budget producer or if you are buying only two knives instead of set consisting of 7 items, for example. Compare the offers and make conclusion. But remember that you'd better spend as much as you can on your ceramic knives, which are the good investment.
- Size and Quantity. If you decide to purchase a set, you should decide on quantity. Remember your cutting methods and most frequent dishes you cook every day.
Types of knives
The following types of cutlery are common in ceramic:
- Chef's knife. Though, we have said that chef's knife should not be made of ceramic because this material can be fragile and won't do with hard foods. While a chef's knife probably is the most reliable one being an all-purpose item with heavy, tall, and broad blade which is usually curved for such cutting method as rocking. The length of the knife is between 6 and 12 inches. The larger blade, the more professional cook should be.
- Paring. It is rather small knife used for peeling of vegetables and fruits. Its length usually varies between 2 and 4.5 inches.
- Utility. This is a universal knife which is not as big as chef's one and not so small compared to paring knife. Its length is usually between 4.5 and 8 inches. You can do almost anything with it – the tasks which do not require a lot of cooking skills.
- Bread knife. It has a serrated edge perfect for cutting bread passing through the crust without pressing the soft part under that crust. You can use it for juicy vegies and fruits also if you want.
Here we should say a couple of words about Japanese kitchen knives being chisel ground with bevelling only on one side. You should know its following types:
- Gyuto that can be compared to a professional chef's knife.
- Santoku being a general purpose kitchen knife with a rounded tip looking a little bit different from the above with being flatter.
There are other Japanese knives, but they are not available in ceramic, only in steel like: Sashimo bocho for slicing raw fish, Nakiri bocho or Usuba bocho both for chopping vegetables, Deba bocho for cutting fish.
The ceramic knives should be maintained in a proper way, if you want them to last for a long time and they can be in use for centuries almost. Refuse cut too hard foods with them like frozen meat. You should hold them confidently and be careful not to drop them. And again you'd better clean them by hand. The rules are not difficult at all. What else? You should store the ceramic knives escaping direct contact with steel utensils so that you could not damage them. Though, it is so easy to clean up these knives because the blades are not porous and that is why they don't absorb any food elements. You are highly recommended to cut with them only on wood, plastic, or silicone boards (do not use stone or glass ones). Never scrape the ceramic blade across the hard surface.
Black or white?
We have mentioned that there is no choice of material when we speak about ceramic knives. And that is true as far as only zirconium oxide is used for this type of cutlery. But there are two different processing technologies providing the slightly different result: white and black ceramic blades. They are called Hot and Cold Isostatic Pressing of Ceramics. Thus, the manufacturers get a chance to control the properties of the material increasing its efficiency.
HIP (a hot-isostatic press) occurs when high pressure (up to 200 MPa) and high temperature (up to 2 000°C) are applied to the raw material via an inert gas. The goal is to get the highest possible density without productivity loss.
CIP happens when even higher pressure to ceramic powders is applied but the temperature is not so high not more than 93°C. This process helps to achieve enough strength of the processed material.
As far as ceramic is a fragile material, the CIP is not appropriate due to rapid change of temperature. HIP is possible in this case and as a result we get a black blade made of a zirconium oxide went through this firing process. It is characterized with extra durability because the weave between the ceramic molecules becomes tighter due to the HIP.
The white ceramic blade is also made out of zirconium oxide but it is not pressed in accordance with this technology.
The best knives
VOOV Ceramic Knife Set
It consists of a paring knife, Santoku knife, srrated knife, chef's knife, clack blade sheaths, black knife block. The ceramic blades are made of white zirconium. It is well priced taking into account the large numbers of items. In addition it includes sheaths.
The handles of these knives are simple and very comfortable to grip with minimalist design. The roomy modern knife block suggested with this set of four knives is intended for eight items at least. So you can buy any additional knife and store it here. The number of these extra items depends on their size. The 6-inch serrated knife is perfect for cutting bread and other waxy foods with tough exterior. This set is budget priced and that is another advantage.
Kyocera Ceramic Knives
Kyocera is the best Japanese producer of ceramic knife being one of the world's largest and advanced manufacturers offering ceramic knives of high quality. The set consists of two items: utility knife and chef's Santoku, which are produced in a Japanese-style and can be used as intended. Here you'll get the new Z212 ceramic blade created thanks to the innovative ceramic material technology offered by Kyocera.
Due to this peculiarity the blade remains sharper during twice longer period than the other ceramic blades. The handles are made of elastomer looking like rubber. It is soft to touch and pleasant to hold allowing confident control under a cutting process. The knives are well balanced being very light and that helps to avoid fast fatigue from cutting.
Cook N Home
These knives, produced by Neway International Housewares, are bright with color coded handles. There are 6 items in it: Santoku chef's knife, utility ceramic knife, ceramic fruit knife, ceramic paring knife, knife sheaths, and a peeler. The color offered no only for brightness but also for easy selection of the needed piece. You can perform a wide range of cutting task with this set especially when they require precision.
The handles are designed simply but the arch provides better performance in handling. You shoul turn your attention to this set if you want to try ceramic knives but not ready to pay a lot. Here the protective covers included. But be careful with hard foods, the blades are rather fragile.
Kikusumi Ceramic Knife Set
It is made in Japanese style and consists of Gyuto chef's knife, Santoku knife, and a paring knife. The manufacturer managed to provide the perfect balance making his cutlery perfect for intensive everyday use without getting tired. And at that the set is marketed at a reasonable price. The black blades are extremely sharp being made of premium zirconium oxide. The items are lightweight and super strong. The handles of oval form are very ergonomic and represented in red and black – you can choose. Together with the knives you'll get a complimentary app with free recipes and a lifestyle magazine. By the way the producer gives a platinum warranty guaranteeing coverage against defects.
You can regard even more ceramic knives and sets here. There are perfect design solutions, one of which will certainly match your kitchen. And the properties of ceramic knives will meet your requirements for sure. Once again, you should remember that they are eco-friendly and safe for your health being inert towards any foods.
Summarizing we should say that a ceramic knife is a versatile, lightweight and very sharp tool that is needed in both home and professional kitchen. This is exactly for those who prefer a low-maintenance kitchen tool, which is able to manage with a lot of everyday operations without being sharpened for a long time. The ceramic knives are really a hot item on a modern kitchen being sometimes a matter of style and prestige than practical reason. Though, there are a couple of restrictions, which should be taken into consideration.


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Updates... and happenings this October.
I wanted to take this time to make a few announcements. For those of you who have followed along this year we had planned on traveling to Haiti this month to work with a great organization called Papillon Enterprise.
We are no longer going to be traveling to Haiti due to a very important announcement....
We're EXPECTING!!!!!!
Our little pumpkin is due March 2016 & we are so excited!!!! We get to announce who our little one will be (boy or girl) OCTOBER 31st & we've got a great plan to share with all of you.
Because we will not be heading to Haiti this year, we are still stoked to present an opportunity for you to donate to the awesome work that Papillon Enterprise is doing within the city of Port-Au-Prince.
We are helping sell their hand-made jewelry where all funding will go DIRECTLY to their benefit.
Each Bracelet is handmade using recyclable materials by Haitian employees of Papillon Enterprise. This is their livelihood. They work each day to keep their families together and assist in the communities rebuilding. The bracelet you will receive will have a story connected to it.
These Bracelets sell for $5.00 each & will be available for the next two weeks.
Up to 10 bracelets can be shipped to your address for a shipping fee of +$5.00.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY: The bracelets will be available for pick-ups on the following dates & times. OCTOBER 26th & 27th from 11am-8pm. & November 2nd & 3rd 11am-8pm. (PLEASE EMAIL firstname.lastname@example.com for purchase information.)
For more information on what these sales will assist fund please visit.
THANK YOU FOR your support!!!! We look forward to sharing more updates with you very soon!!!


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Strategically located 14 km from Goa International Airport, Portuguese styled villa in Arpora Nagoa Goa is a budget accommodation in Goa offering internet access. The Calangute Beach is a known tourist spot and landmark, situated 36 km away from the premises.This villa comprises of 17 well-equipped rooms that offers requisites such as AC, sofa, TV, telephone and attached bathroom with free toiletries..Portuguese styled villa in Arpora Nagoa Goa features a swimming pool, parking space and 24-hour front desk. Additionally, conveniences such as laundry service and express check-in/check-out is also provided.The villa in Goa is accessible via travel hubs such as Madgaon Railway Station (15 km). Places worth a visit include Fort Aguada (37 km). Checkin Time: 1200 pm Checkout Time: 1000 pm


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Rory Taillon & the Old Souls are back at Manantler and are bringing their good pals West Hammock! And to make it even more special, Ryan who drums in both bands will be celebrating his birthday!
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Earlier Event: January 7Open Mic @ Manantler
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Read the City Pages article: "20 Boys try to Resurrect Minneapolis Hockey Glory"
Congrats to the Minneapolis boys hockey team on its 7-5 playoff win over Providence Academy! Goals came from Washburn players Garrett Lieb, Jacob Erickson and Max Kjome.
Delano topped Minneapolis 6-1 on Feb. 19, 2016 ending a strong season for the resurgent hockey team from Minneapolis.
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Graham-Cassidy Doesn't Have a Full CBO Score
Senator Moran supported TrumpCare the first time around, but he can still make up for it by opposing Graham-Cassidy. There are plenty of reasons why he should oppose this bill--like the fact that over 500,000 Kansans with pre-existing conditions would lose their protections under the bill, and that there is not a full CBO score showing effects on premiums or coverage levels.
13% of Kansans are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, and Graham-Cassidy destroys Medicaid as we know it. It caps traditional Medicaid in a way that will leave many Kansans without a way to get the care they need, replacing it with an inadequate "block grant" that expires in 2026.
Tell Senator Moran not to vote for a bill if he doesn't even know how it will affect his constituents' premiums or coverage.
Caller: Hello! My name is [ ] and I'm calling from [part of state]. Can you tell me how Senator Moran will vote on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill if it comes up for a vote?
Staffer: The Senator is still reviewing the text of the bill and hasn't taken a position on it. There is no vote scheduled on that bill though.
Caller: I hope that Senator Moran will oppose Graham-Cassidy. The bill has not gone through regular order, and the Senate could even vote on the bill without the benefit of having a full CBO score so Senator Moran can understand its effects on Kansas. What we do know is that 13% of our state relies on either Medicaid or CHIP, and this bill destroys Medicaid as we know it. The bill will also leave over half a million Kansans with pre-existing conditions at risk of massive premium increases by stripping away their protections.
Staffer: Senator Moran is committed to making sure that Kansans have the affordable coverage they need.
Caller: If that's what the Senator wants to do, then he should publicly oppose Graham-Cassidy and instead work with his colleagues on the bipartisan process that had been underway under the leadership of Senator Alexander and Senator Murray.
Staffer: I'll let the Senator know your thoughts.
Caller: Yes, please do. I will be watching this vote closely and I expect Senator Moran to oppose. Please take down my contact information so you can let me know what he decides to do.


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Generally speaking, I'm an organizational freak. But living out of a suitcase—waiting for the house to be finished—is only heightening my desire to get my new house organized. I can't wait to get out the containers and labeler and create order out of our current chaos.
If you love organization, you'll totally understand. If you think I'm nuts, just move on. This post is definitely not for you!
I just got an email that Get Organized is having a great fall sale. Get 10% off and $4.98 shipping on all orders, just until Monday! The coupon link is embedded with the discount code, so you don't have to remember to do anything else at checkout. Just click, shop, and save.
What do you need to get your house clean, organized, and clutter free? What few changes can move your from flustered to fabulous?
Maybe it's a laundry sorting cart (pictured above). This keeps clothing piles off the floor and makes it a snap to see when a full load is ready to go. You save money and energy by making the most of each load, and you save frustration by keeping the laundry caught up.
Maybe it's something to organize your jewelry. Monica-my 13-year-old daughter, would love this overdoor jewelry organizer, because she likes to display her jewelry and be able to see every piece. It holds more than 300 pieces, so it leaves room to grow. (Santa, take note.)
I'm going to get some Jewelry Stax for the drawers in my custom dresser. Each tray has several compartments to protect fine jewelry. They come in several sizes and are lined with velvet. They also stack nicely to make the most of the space you have. Simply luxurious.
Maybe it's as simple as an under shelf wrap rack to organize your foil, wrap, and bags in minimal space or an expandable cargo carryall to get your groceries and other purchases home with out leaving then strewn all over in the trunk of your car.
If you are often left searching for things that you need or digging around in piles of paper to find a clean workspace, see what just a few hours of organization can do for your mood and productivity!
Look around your house. What area just cries out for organization and streamlining? What space would most benefit your life from an organizational overhaul? Take one room (or closet or drawer) at a time and work through it to make it functional and clutter free. Decide what you need to make it an ideal space. Then click on over to Get Organized to get what you want at a discount. Remember, the coupon is embedded in the link and it's only good until Monday!


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Skills in the workforce: an all-island challenge
Posted on July 31, 2018
The newsworthy captures the daily headlines – Brexit, world events and tensions, local news, human stories and the state of Northern Ireland's governance at this time. What is, perhaps, less newsworthy are those deep seated and long-term shifts that occur. One such shift is in the ever-changing 'human capital' of a society – those skills, capacities and knowledge that enable workers and enterprises to produce and to sell as well as to buy and to develop.
The state of skills in Northern Ireland was the subject of an earlier blog that I wrote in May 2014 [We have a problem on low skills and we need to talk about it]. The data on which my comments were based was the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) undertaken across OECD countries in 2012 as well as in Northern Ireland for which a special report was released in 2013 [The International Survey of Adult Skills 2012: Adult literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills in Northern Ireland A report prepared by NFER for the Department for Employment and Learning].
The PIAAC 2012 data are still the latest available on international comparisons of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving. The chart, below, provides a focus on numeracy skill levels for 25-34 year olds – an important indicator or proxy of likely skill levels as younger age-cohorts replace older cohorts over time.
As stated in my blog, in 2014, 'It is useful to view the question of skills – especially in a workplace context – along with the question of earnings, training and productivity. The bulk of workforce works in small and medium-sized enterprises – mostly domestically owned - in both jurisdictions. On any measure of productivity it is clear that many of these enterprises show relatively low productivity compared to the higher-technological multi-national sector (although productivity is likely to be exaggerated in the latter case by profit-booking and price-transferring practices).'
There is an all-island challenge to develop skills; to re-skill and to prepare especially as enterprises and workers face into the uncertainty of Brexit.
Some analysts have noted a growing polarisation in the labour market as clerical and administrative occupations lose employment share to lower-skill and higher-skill occupations. This hollowing out of the middle of the workforce is driven, in part, by technology and has huge implications for particular sectors and groups in the workforce. One way to respond to these changes is to retrain and refocus groups at risk in order to equip workers to work with new technologies in newly emerging sectors. A combination of 'soft' social skills and adaptation to new technologies would provide a partial solution. An example of this might include development of skills in relation to care of the elderly where care staff who visit people in their own homes could avail of new technology to identify health needs or emergencies. Service sector jobs will require, increasingly, greater use of new technology as well as strong inter-personal skills where distance from the centre where services are provided.


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Wheels, Inc. recently announced a collaboration with Toyota Connected North America that will enable its customer companies to unlock a range of information from their Toyota vehicles that offers valuable insights on driving behavior and better positions them to improve the safety of their fleets.
"As the world becomes more connected, Wheels is committed to leading the way in helping fleets take advantage of the opportunities this presents," said Ahsan Rahim, chief operating officer of Wheels Inc. "Not just because our clients can benefit from accessing this data to improve their safety and overall performance, but also because connectivity is the foundation upon which autonomous vehicles will be based. Collaborations such as this help ensure we will be ready to support autonomy as soon as it becomes viable for fleet."
Wheels will integrate available information from Toyota vehicles equipped with the company's latest data communication module directly into Wheels' FleetView™ and DriverView™ online user portals. This will include a range of telemetry (GPS, speed, odometer) and driving behavior data (harsh cornering, braking and acceleration) as well as key vehicle diagnostics such as tire pressure. The information will be presented clearly and concisely in conjunction with existing fleet data, helping clients make strategic decisions on the management of their fleet.
"Achieving vehicle connectivity was once limited to a plug-in device, but vehicle manufacturers are entering the space and providing integrated solutions," said Sara Sweeney, senior product manager at Wheels. "Clients are looking for diversity – a variety of programs to fit their needs. Wheels builds solutions to meet those needs."


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ALMOST 16 years have passed since the 9/11attacks launched America and its allies –including Australia –into the long and bloody international battle referred to in the West as the War on Terror.
Largely because the West has a huge advantage when it comes to military power, the various Islamic groups waging jihad have made civilian attacks –by definition, acts of terrorism –their signature calling cards.
They have also succeeded in radicalising worrying numbers of westerners, who have gone on to carry out atrocious acts of mass violence, either as agents of various radical Islamic groups, or as "lone wolves" inspired to kill on their own accounts.
At the time of writing, it is still too early to be definitive about the tragic events that transpired at theAriana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday night, British time, or early on Tuesday morning in Australia. But byTuesday afternoon, British police were describing the tragedy –which killed at least 22 people and injured at least 59more –as the work of a suicide bomber, who died at the scene after detonating an improvised explosive device.
With condolences pouring in from around the globe, British Prime Minister Theresa May and other politicians suspended campaigning for theUnited Kingdom general election, scheduled for Thursday, June 8.
Recent history has shown that even if a radical group of some description does not claim responsibility for Manchester, authorities will be able to use a combination of modern forensic methods and painstaking intelligence gathering to quite quickly hone in on the person or people responsible.
Far harder is the task of preventing further attacks, and far harder, again, is the search for a successful mixture of military and diplomatic means that can somehow bring this lumbering battle –this clash of perhaps ultimately incompatible ideologies –to some sort of detente, if not an honourable end. Those with sympathies towards our foes will point to the numbers of civilian casualties killed or wounded by Allied forces abroad, and as a people, we should always examine our motives when we partake in war. But Western ideology does not tell individuals to strap massive loads of explosives to their backs, and to wade into a crowd of teenagers, intent on causing as much death and disaster as possible.
To all in Manchester, Australia's thoughts are with you.


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This lovely pepper blend adds great color and depth of flavor to any dish, whether used whole or ground fresh. The sharp heat of the black pepper is tempered by the crispness of the green pepper and the mellowness of the white, with a sweet topnote from the pink berries. Great as a table pepper to compliment any cuisine.
Pink peppercorns, Schinus terebinthifolius, comprise about 12% of this blend. They are in the same family as cashew and mango trees, and may trigger an allergic response.
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Fall is in the air!
Here are a few things to do over the next month to get your house ready for fall!
- Time to clean your gutters! Remove leaves, nests, and debris from gutters and check for leaks.
- Do you have a wood burning fireplace? Now is a great time to stock up on firewood for the chilly nights we have ahead.
- Remove window screens and install storm doors and windows if you use them.
- Turn off outdoor faucets and store hoses for the winter.
- Time to stock up on lawn bags and get your rakes ready!
- Now is a great time to plant flower bulbs for spring! Consider planting tulips, iris, daffodil, hyacinth or lilies.


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Originally Posted by swampyankee
I think part of the reason for people looking for magnetic monopoles is that they are permitted by the standard model, and some of these people feel that "permitted" is synonymous with "required."
It's a little more than that. Monopoles are required by some Grand Unified Theories and their properties could discriminate between other classes of GUT. If we did observe one and established some of its properties it would immediately give a pointer towards unifying current theories. And goodness knows with the Standard Model looking pretty impervious to new physics at the LHC that would be welcome. So I think people look for them mainly because it is a low effort experiment (they have a pretty unique signature accessible by fairly simple detectors) with the potential for a big pay-off.
Originally Posted by chornedsnorkack
No requirement for monopole annihilation to produce anything distinctive.
So: if you have a composite particle with a magnetic dipole moment, how do you ascertain whether the moment is produced by the dipole consisting of magnetic monopoples, or by containing rotating electric charges?
Worse, we know that the electron, the closest thing to a point particle (when it is a particle), has a magnetic moment. The electron magnetic moment is the biggest contributor to what we know as magnetism, in the macro world.
It's easy to imagine magnetism being created by the whirling of the charges in an atom, but for the most part, it's not the case.
Originally Posted by Noclevername
What kind of annihilation products would we be looking at? Anything distinctive (IE detectable)?
Well, it would be an electromagnetic interaction, so the most likely annihilation products would be twin gamma photons, each with an energy equal to the mass of the monopole particle. If monopoles were common, you'd expect to see a spike at the relevant energy. (Of course, even if you saw something like that, which would make you expect there to be a particle of the appropriate mass to account for it, you wouldn't be able to definitively identify that particle as a monopole.)
Conserve energy. Commute with the Hamiltonian.
Originally Posted by Shaula
Monopoles are required by some Grand Unified Theories....
Thanks for that. If that was not the case, it is unlikely that Guth would have come up with cosmic inflation, which AIUI, was an attempt to explain why we did not readily see monopoles around. As it turned out, it provided explanations for a lot more than that!
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
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In the 'winner takes all' world of the creative economy, it is increasingly apparent that issues facing the creative industries in smaller nations are substantially different from those in larger ones. Experience from nations that have been vigorously pursing creative economy policies, such as Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Austria and Scotland, has thrown up some key challenges. More...
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If you ever get the chance visit the amazing country of Mexico, please do yourself a favor and visit the fascinating Island of Isla Holbox. The sandy white beach, radiant sunsets, friendly locals and a endless amount of natural beauty is not a place one can easily forget or even leave.
Most people, are even lucky to hear about this wonderful place. It was recommend to me by a friend while I was living in Playa Del Carmen and forever thankful will I be. There is around 1000 people that live on the Island, if you want a place to relax and chill look no further.
Location and Getting there
Isla Holbox meaning black hole in mayan is located 3 hours from Cancun via bus and ferry on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula.
There are a few different ways to get to the Island, however the cheapest and most popular way is via ADO bus. Take the bus from the Cancun downtown station to Chilquila, then a ferry to the island.
There is a daily direct bus for Chiquilá (between 3 and 3,5 hours), the closest mainland town by ferry. The bus leaves Cancun at 7:45am, 10:30am, 12:45 pm and another one at 13:45 pm. After that you can get a ferry to the Island/
Where to stay
There are a number of cute places to stay however I recommend
Tribu Hostel
This the of the only hostel on the Island, but its like no other. This place is great, with a bar open every day but Monday, even locals go here. Check the website below for more info.
Casa Las Tortugas
If you have a bit more money to spend, this also a great hotel on the beach front with a great restaurant.
Things to do
Whale Shark Tour
The main reason tourist come to this island is for the whale sharks from Feb to September every year, this is one of the best places in the world to go swimming with these magical creatures. A five hour tour will cost you around $100 dollars, with breakfast and lunch included. There a number of different companies on the Island just ask around for the best price.
Swim with plankton glowing the the dark
When the moon is hidden, at night almost every night you can swim with plankton that glows in the dark when you swim. See fish light up as they swim in the water and get back to nature. Dance around and watch in amazement as the water glows as you move.
Hire a golf cart and explore
There are no cars on Isla Holbox, instead people walk everywhere or you can hire a golf cart and explore different parts of the Island. Again there a number of places to hire from. Ask around the centre square if your interested.
Watch shooting stars
Every night throughout the year you can see sometimes hundreds of shooting stars and also the milky way. Grab a towel and lye on the beach around a bonfire.
Bird watching
Isla Holbox is home to hundreds of different birds from Mexico, and my favourite is the flamingos. Its not uncommon to see them flying while the sunset. Walk east down the beach to find hundreds of them in the water.
Isla Holbox is amazing for wildlife, there are also a number of great restaurants to eat at, just walk around the centre square to find what your after.
This island is so magical, after having lived here for around 4 months, its safe to say that Holbox is by far one of my favourite places in the world. There is not alot of information on this Island, so if you want advice feel free to ask.
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Pears in Filo with Pistachios and Pinenuts
- Serves: 4
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Effort: medium
- 150 g caster sugar
- 1 limes, juice and zest
- 175 ml whipping cream
- 50 g pine kernels
- 100 g pistachio nuts
- 2 large Comice pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm chunks
- 4 sheets filo pastry
- 60 g unsalted butter, melted
For the pear salad
- 2 large Comice pears
- 1 limes, juice and zest
- 50 g caster sugar
1. Preheat the oven to 190C/gas 5.
2. Heat the sugar, lime juice and zest in a saucepan until a dark caramel forms.
3. Pour the cream over the caramel and stir continuously for 30 seconds. Add the pinenuts and pistachios and remove from the heat.
4. In a mixing bowl, stir the diced pears with 3-4 tablespoonfuls of caramel sauce. Set aside.
5. Brush a sheet of pastry with butter and top with a second filo layer. Cut the sheets in two, lengthways, and spoon a quarter of the pear mixture onto the bottom left of the pastry strip. Turn the top half of the strip over the pear mixture to make a triangle-shaped parcel.
6. Brush the parcels with a little of the caramel sauce and bake on a buttered baking sheet for 15 minutes until golden.
7. For the salad, cut the pears in half, remove the cores and slice them lengthways as thinly as possible. Toss through the lime zest, juice and sugar and lay the pear salad in the middle of four large plates. Place the cooked parcel on top of each salad pile and spoon the remaining sauce around.
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Two bedroom, one bath home that sits on the banks of the Blacktail Creek in Dillon. Home has unfinished basement with a shower and laundry plumbed in. Private back yard and patio. Close to downtown Dillon.
Would be a perfect starter home or investment property.
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South Boston Candlepin has been around for a long time. Many family generations have come here to enjoy family fun bowling in a fun and nostalgic environment here in South Boston. We offer personalized and friendly customer service. We offer candlepin bowling for all ages. We have one of the most competitive prices in the area.
The Playwright Bar has been one of the South Boston's favorite neighborhood bars for over a decade now. Our long oak bar, that stretches from end to end, offers a wide variety of draughts, spirits and fine wines. The friendly, sports inspired atmosphere is the perfect place to root for your favorite team while enjoying some solid bar fare. We also feature casual dinning area with an extensive menu where is something for everyone. The Playwright is a perfect place to gather for cocktails, dinner or enjoy a weekend brunch. Join our mailing list and be the first one to know about upcoming events and specials!
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We're the Paramount. You might know us from another historic Boston neighborhood. While we're new on the block, you can trust that we'll all be fast friends in no time. You might find yourself starting your busy day off here with the caramel and banana french toast, just to wind up back here for lunch or later that night enjoying the marinated grilled pork loin and a pint or two of Harpoon Ale. The atmosphere might shift during the course of us serving three meals a day, but what remains is the same comfortable environment and exceptional food that made our Beacon Hill restaurant famous. Swing by and say hello, we're looking forward to meeting you.
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"Route OHS: Making All the Difference," captures the spirit of this one-of-a-kind educational journey and the powerful impact it has had on the lives of our students. Thank you for reflecting on your OHS journey, and we hope you will join us in a community-wide outpour of gratitude and support for Stanford OHS.
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Providing time and resources for instructors to create new courses, further develop existing courses, and collaborate across disciplines.
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It appears the Obama administration and Secretary of State John Kerry were against Iran joining the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State terrorists before they were for it. While Iran has nearly disappeared from world news reports since the organization calling itself the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant began capturing territories won by United States forces in the Iraq War, tensions between Washington and Tehran have been evident in the efforts the U.S. has made in forming a regional coalition against the jihadist war in Iraq and Syria that has featured the public beheading of two American and one British journalist. The United States worked to exclude Iran from a French diplomatic meeting about the militants, the Washington Post reported, but has, nonetheless, sought Iran's influence in the coalition to defeat the Islamic State.
"The coalition required to eliminate ISIL is not only, or even primarily, military in nature," Kerry said at a recent United Nations Security Council meeting about the militants. "It must be comprehensive and include close collaboration across multiple lines of effort.... There is a role for nearly every country in the world to play, including Iran."
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has a given qualified endorsement to the U.S.-led attacks on Islamic State targets, approving of them in Iraq, where military assistance has been requested by the government, but not in Syria where it has not.
"Whatever steps they take, the legitimate sovereign government of the country must be informed and give its genuine consent," said Rouhani, speaking to reporters while in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Criticizing Western nations for being slow to come to Iraq's defense in the war being waged by the Islamic State, Rouhani said the U.S-led coalition should join Iran in that effort, rather than Iran joining the coalition. "Had it not been for Iran's timely assistance, many of the Iraqi cities would have fallen to the hands of these vicious terrorists," he said.
"Iran, of course, was already in the conflict before the US war began," wrote Jason Ditz at Antiwar.com, noting Iranian troops provided to the Iraqi government for its defense against the militants and the coordination between Iran and Syria in anti-ISIL operations in that country. Rouhani had previously dismissed the invitation to join the U.S. coalition as "ridiculous" and, in an interview with NBC News, seemed to mock President Obama's pledge that no U.S. ground forces would be involved in the campaign to, in Obama's words "degrade and ultimately destroy" the Islamic State.
"Are Americans afraid of giving casualties on the ground in Iraq? Are they afraid of their soldiers being killed in the fight they claim is against terrorism?" the Iranian president asked.
The United States has not had normal relations with Iran since 1979, when Washington severed diplomatic ties with Tehran over the government-sanctioned invasion by militant Iranians of the U.S. embassy there and the holding of 52 Americans hostage for 444 days in 1979-80. The conflict grew out of the sanctuary that the United States had provided for the deposed and dying Shah of Iran, whom the Islamic revolutionary government wanted to put on trial for crimes against the people. Iranians were also bitter over the role the American Central Intelligence Agency had played in the coup that overthrew the democratic government of Iran and put the Shah on the "peacock throne" in 1953. In his State of the Union address in 2002, President George W. Bush, linked Iran with Iraq and North Korea as part of the "the axis of evil" over Tehran's support of terrorist activities in the Middle East. The Obama administration has lately been in the awkward position of seeking cooperation in its war against the Islamic State terrorists from two nations against whom the United States and its European allies have imposed harsh economic sanctions — Iran over that country's nuclear program and Russia over its support of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.
Both the Bush and the Obama administrations have led economic boycotts of Iran, based on claims the Tehran regime is developing a nuclear weapons program. Iran claims it is developing nuclear energy for peaceful uses and U.S. intelligence agencies reported in 2007 and again in 2011 they found no evidence that the program had been diverted toward the making of nuclear weapons. Last Wednesday, former Vice President Dick Cheney, though out of office for nearly six years, was still issuing bellicose statements about Iran. Appearing on Sean Hannity's program on Fox News, Cheney said: "I think it ought to be very clear that the United States is prepared to use military force, if necessary, to make certain that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. Frankly, I have doubts that [Obama] would ever do that."
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'90 Sudanese fighting for IS': report
The number of Sudanese enrolled in the Islamic State (Da'esh) is recorded at 90 people, including 50 in Syria and Iraq and 40 in Libya. An estimated 70 Sudanese died while fighting for the terrorist group.
These numbers were released by Sudanese authorities on Thursday. The statistics showed that 37 of the killed Sudanese IS fighters are university students.
According to the director of the Institute of Research and Criminal and Social Studies, Dr Omar Abdallah Suleiman, the intellectual security of students in higher education should be strengthened. Suleiman addressed a deliberative forum which was held on Tuesday at the Sudanese police's headquarters.
He pointed to the "widening circle of terrorism" and the increase in the rate of violence among students. "Especially between 2002 and 2007, and another wave of violence emerged in the period from 2009 to 2016."
Suleiman called for solutions to address the phenomenon, through scientific analysis and research.
A total of 137 Sudanese had joined terrorist groups, and "dozens of Sudanese have died in combat in Syria and Libya," according to the country's Minister of Guidance and Endowments in August 2016.
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BoiseDev.com EXCLUSIVE
A planned brewery originally set to open late this year is delayed.
The Works Progress Administration brewery concept was announced late last year, with a 2016 expected opening date.
Co-owner Dave Krick said the project is delayed - but still has life.
"Two projects jumped in front, one that became bigger than expected and the other a total surprise," Krick said.
Those projects are both along the hopping 8th Street restaurant corridor downtown. The first is a revamp of the Bitercreek/Red Feather cellar - while the other is a new Mexican restaurant concept first noted by BoiseDev.com earlier this year.
The cellar became tougher than first thought.
"This didn't look like a big project until we ran into major structural issues with the building, it's taken months longer than expected and consumed a ton of our time/resource to get it finished."
That Mexican restaurant - planned to replace Pollo Rey - is likely to be named DIablo, though Krick says the final brand is in flux. Details.
"It's looking like construction will begin in January with opening March/April 17."
Krick says they have looked at a number of spots for Works Progress downtown.
"Location for WPA has also been a major hurdle, wanting to be in Downtown has limited our options although I don't see it happening downtown," he said. "(There's a) lack of workable inventory that match our needs."
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Hi everyone *sheepishgrin*
So I sort of dropped of the face of the earth there, blog-wise, for a while. I recognise that this is not exactly what one is aiming for when one has taken the step of publishing a blog but still, it happened. I can't make it un-happen. However, I can provide context.
I got really sick in the last quarter of last year. It was one of those pervasive nasty viral things where you feel awful, you look awful, you act awful to all your loved ones, friends and work colleagues...and yet no-one says anything and you don't connect the dots to the point of asking "Hey, could there be something wrong with me?"
I finally went to see my GP in December after a trip away with M where I woke up every night crying because I was in too much pain to even roll over in bed and I had to ask him to roll me and sit me up so I could get up and go to the toilet. My GP (whom I love) asked me about my symptoms and when I told her how I had been feeling, she looked at me like I was a moron. She looked especially like this as me when I told her I had been feeling this way for more than 2 months.
So anyway, she took blood (props to my GP for her efforts: I do not like giving blood, or being the vicinity of needles or any of that sort of thing) and it turns out, aha! I was actually seriously seriously sick. So sick, she told me to take a month off immediately and spend every day in bed.
Of course, this isn't 1905 and we ladies unfortunately can't just pop off on a sea voyage with our companions whenever it suits us - have to pay bills, amiright?
So I kept working but dropped back my hours to leave every day at 5pm, took a brief but very necessary break over Christmas/New Years and returned to work determined to make 2014 my year - the year I lose weight and get back to my goal weight, the year I build my running fitness to 12km, the year I eat well, look great and feel amazing!
Anyway, it hasn't been like that the whole of this year. Work is still stressful, people don't always play fair or make sensible decisions and some of us will always have to be there on-call to pick up the pieces. But I am in a better place, a new place, where I feel allowed to prioritise myself more and take better care of myself. I no longer feel tired every day at 10am. I can get out of bed at 6:15am and not cry in the shower. I am exercising and eating well and really enjoying all of that as I slowly regain my energy and positivity.
So, all of that navel-gazing introspection out of the way, I wanted to get back posting because I read over all of them up to September last year and I felt like it was fun, what that girl was getting up to. I want to get back into that.
I hope you're all having happy and healthy 2014's so far :) xo


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Christmas Eve Reflection/
Reflection for Christmas Eve
"Making Room"
Luke 2: 1-7
By now our homes are full of all kinds of Christmas decorations. There are ornaments some of us have had since childhood. There is probably at least one Christmas tree.
I knew a man who lived in a two-bedroom apartment. He decorated for every holiday and at Christmas held open houses so everyone could come and marvel. One year I counted over twenty different trees (and at least one train set running along a carefully constructed track near the ceiling). He borrowed other people's storage units to hold everything and it took him weeks to get it all set up. He was meticulous with every detail and every year the display got larger and larger.
We keep things a little simpler at our home. One small table top size tree (although it has as many lights as I can fit onto its branches) decorated with dachshund ornaments and other ornaments we have gathered through the years. We set up a crèche which my father made and place all the figures in and around it. And there are a few new donkeys or camels added to the scene now and then. Just about everything fits into a few boxes on a top shelf in a closet in a 'spare' bedroom.
Joseph and Mary were looking for a 'spare' room in Bethlehem just as Mary was about to give birth to Jesus. Luke tells us that they laid him in a manger, a feeding trough used for cattle or sheep or donkeys or horses, because there was no room for them in the inn.
How full have we made our lives with things that may not really matter? If Jesus would show up at our home or church, would we recognize him (or her)? Has the Christmas season been so full of preparing for Christmas that we have forgotten to prepare for Jesus?
On this night may we quiet the noise and in the silence, listen for, look for, and experience a new birth.
by Rev. Elder Dr. Candace R. Shultis, Convener
on behalf of the Metropolitan Community Churches Council of Elders:
Rev. Elder Ines-Paul Baumann
Rev. Elder Rachelle Brown
Rev. Elder Pat Bumgardner
Rev. Elder Tony Freeman
Rev. Elder Darlene Garner
Rev. Elder Héctor Gutiérrez
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Elder Nancy Maxwell
Rev. Elder Margarita Sánchez De León
Rev. Elder Mona West, PhD