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This simple and delicious breakfast can be made within 15 mins. Poha is pressed rice grains. This recipe is from my mother-in-law.
1 cup thin poha (rinse once or twice)
1 medium size potato (chopped)
1 medium size onion (chopped)
2-3 green chilles (chopped)
2 tbsp peanuts (optional)
1 tsp mustard seeds
pinch of turmeric
2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp Lemon or Lime juice (optional)
Salt to taste
1-2 tbsp oil
Rinse poha under water and leave it in a drainer. Heat oil in a pan, add peanuts and fry till golden brown, add mustard seeds and allow then to crackle. Add green chillies, potatoes, onions and turmeric and cook till soft, it will take approx. 10 -12 mins. Turn the heat to low, add salt, and the wet poha and mix well. Adjsut the seasonings if need. Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from heat. Serve hot with you choice of juice.
Notes and tips
I usually serve with lemon wedges on side. If you are allergic to peanuts, replace them with cashewnuts. In general, Poha that is available in the Indian stores come in 2 types – thick and thin. Thin poha are like rice wafers. So if you are using the thin variety, rinse once and drain quickly. If you are using thick poha, you can soak them in little water for 5 mins or until they turn soft.


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Support these local businesses that are making waves in the Louisville vegan/vegetarian food scene.
Louisville Vegan Jerky Company - vegan jerky even meat eaters will love
V Grits - vegan food truck
Almond Creamery - almond milk
Heart and Soy - tofu and soy products
Annie May's Sweet Cafe - vegan and allergy-free baked goods
Weekly Juicery - fresh squeezed juices and juice cleanses
Life Bar - plant based super food and juice bar
Najla's - vegan bodygood bars available at local coffee shops and health food stores
Louisville is also home to a wide variety of restaurants that cater to vegetarians and vegans making it easy to eat meat and dairy free! Here are a few of my favorite places:
Roots - 1216 Bardstown Road
North End Cafe -1722 Frankfort Avenue and 2116 Bardstown Road
Vietnam Kitchen -5339 Mitscher Ave
Shiraz Mediterranean Grill - multiple locations including 2011 Frankfort Avenue
Ramsi's Cafe on the World - 1293 Bardstown Road
Great online resource for vegan/vegetarian friendly businesses in the Louisville area - http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/kentucky/louisville/
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Hironobu Sakaguchi and Square Enix's Final Fantasy is one of the most recognizable titles in gaming. There's not a generation of gamers that haven't played an entry from this series. With a history spanning 3 decades, the series has been an influential figure in gaming and pop culture and, at the rate it's going, the series will be here to stay for a long time.
We're lucky that no Final Fantasy game is actually final, and we're more than happy to continue playing the games that the series' owners shell out every once in a while. It's such a beloved series, there's a community devoted to exploring all things Final Fantasy and most of the secrets that the games in the series have to offer get revealed rather easily.
Despite the fans' vast knowledge of the series, there are still those who have a few misconceptions about the franchise and, to this date, there are a few wrong things that even the most die-hard fans of the series believe to be true. Here are 15 things fans always get wrong about Final Fantasy.
16 Eos In Final Fantasy 15 Is The Biggest Game World
Like most fanboys, the series' most die-hard fans are willing to defend their series to everyone else who's crazy enough to point out its flaws. But of course, the series is not without its shortcomings and mistakes. Final Fantasy 15 remains to be the most ambitious entry in the series to date and it is a good game. With regard's to the game's accomplishments though, it's not the game with the biggest game world.
Eos is huge, there's no doubt about that. Many fans believe that it's the biggest gaming world to date but it's not even close to it. That award goes to Just Cause 3's Medici. To give a good description of just how big Medici is, it would take a player 8 hours to walk across the game's world. There are other world's bigger than Eos and fans really need to do their research before making any claims first.
15 Developers Moved To The PlayStation Strictly Because It Was More Powerful
Before making it's way to the PlayStation, the early Final Fantasy games were first found on the SNES. As Square Enix; Square back then, progressed with their wonderful career, the mainline entries moved to the PlayStation. Hence, Final Fantasy 7, 8 and 9 were completely exclusive to Sony's first home console when the games were released.
At the time, Sony's consoles were more powerful than that of Nintendo's. That is just one of the reasons why Square Enix decided to move to Sony's console. Another reason though is that Nintendo is quite strict regarding their content. That means more mature themes and storylines like the one found in Final Fantasy 7 weren't allowed by Nintendo's standards. This strictness sort of pushed Square Enix to another company because they don't want to be limited.
14 Final Fantasy 7 Can't Be Beat Without A Complete Party
The characters in Final Fantasy 7 are quite the rowdy bunch. The game has some of the best playable rosters in the series to date and it was fun witnessing these characters develop throughout the story. With the exception of Aerith who dies at one point in the game, many believe that the game's roster was as is and it can't be beaten without any of the remaining members missing.
Not many know this but Yuffie and Vincent Valentine are actually optional characters in the game. Final Fantasy 7 can be beaten without the help of these two. Despite being optional, they are both hard to miss out on and it's near impossible for players to completely look over these two characters. Still, the fact remains that if players wanted to, Yuffie and Vincent don't have to be a part of Cloud's epic journey.
13 The Intelligence Stat In The First Game Was Helpful
At the core of Final Fantasy's characters are the stats. These stats basically determine just how powerful a character is. Attack says how much damage a character can deal, Defense says how much damage he can take, Luck is for a slew of things. But of course, each character class develops stats depending on what's useful for them but in the first game, not all of these numbers are helpful.
In the first Final Fantasy, the Intelligence stat was completely useless. It was supposed to determine how strong a character's magic attacks are. However, players might've noticed that regardless of what their Intelligence stats are, the Black Mage, White Mage, and Red Mage deals the same amount of magic damage each. This basically means that the Red Mage is the better class since it's capable of dealing as much damage as the Black Mage but it also has the healing capabilities of a White Mage.
12 The First Game Was Made By A Huge Team
30 years after its release, the first Final Fantasy remains to be one of the most iconic video games to date. It has been the inspiration behind many other RPGs and it has redefined the genre as a whole. Those who still remember the first game probably have hours and hours of memories with it and that shouldn't be surprising as the game is huge and filled with content.
By the standards of its time, the first Final Fantasy was a pretty big game. Players initially thought that with its size, the first game was made by a huge team. In reality, Final Fantasy was made by a group of 7 people only. Compare that to Final Fantasy 7's 120 man-team and Final Fantasy 12's 300 man-team and you can easily appreciate just how far the series has come.
11 The Iconic 'Prelude' Was Composed After Hours And Hours Of Thought
A video game is just too boring if it isn't backed up with an excellent soundtrack. Luckily, the series is never short of good music to hear. Be it during or after a battle, the game's long list of musical scores never fail to take fans by the heart. Hearing at first, one would think that the musical scores are created after hours and hours of hard work. While that's true in most cases, the most iconic soundtrack from Final Fantasy was made in just a few minutes.
Every Final Fantasy has its own iteration of the 'Prelude.' This iconic song is probably most familiar to fans. The truth is, the song was created in just a matter of minutes. To be precise, it was made in 5 minutes. Composer Nobuo Uematsu had to come up with one more song when the developers demanded one more for the first game.
10 Cid Is In Every Game
Though most of the entries aren't sequels and prequels of each other, there are a few recurring themes and names throughout the games that players can spot out. Aside from recurring enemies throughout the franchise, players might also notice that there are several iterations of characters named Biggs and Wedge as well. These two have nothing compared to Cid though.
Cid has been seen in nearly every Final Fantasy game. Some players believe that Cid is a part of every mainline Final Fantasy game, but that isn't true. Surprisingly, Cid wasn't a part of the very first Final Fantasy. He made his debut in Final Fantasy 2 and from then on, we've seen the name appear all the time in the entries. In some games, he's a playable character. In others, he's just a very helpful NPC.
9 Knights Of The Round Was The Longest Attack In Final Fantasy 7
Final Fantasy 7 was the first game in the series to go 3D and the developers did a fine job of showcasing their new found technology. In Final Fantasy 7, some of the Summon attacks were ridiculously long. It was all done to showcase what the game was capable of and of course, these attacks looked cool. For years, many believed that the Knights of the Round was the longest attack animation in the game, but that is different in some versions of the game.
Knights of the Round ran for a minute and a half. If players had the English version of the game, the award for longest attack animation is given to Safer-Sephiroth and his Supernova. That attack is over 2 minutes long! Players could literally stand up and make a sandwich during the attack.
8 Everyone Had A Chance To Play The Game In 1987
Since it's creation back in 1987, the Final Fantasy series has since been a global phenomenon. Its influence has reached all corners of the earth so it should be no surprise that the game has such a massive following. Contrary to what many believe, not many had the chance to play the game when the first entry launched back in 1987. It wasn't until 1997 that everyone in the world had the chance to play a game from the series.
Europe was quite the unlucky place to be in for a gamer. The first Final Fantasy game to hit Europe's shores was Final Fantasy 7 back in 1997. The first 6 games were absent from Europe's shelves. In fact, the first Final Fantasy was made available in Europe only in 2003! That's a pretty long time to wait for the die-hard RPG fans of Europe.
7 Aerith Can Be Revived Without Any Cheats
Ask any retro gamer what the saddest scene is in gaming history and they'll all say the same answer; the death of Aerith in Final Fantasy 7. Her death set the bar for video game storytelling and it was also one of the most memorable scenes in video game history. As epic as the scene was, fans would've rather seen Aerith live through that painful stab from Sephiroth and for years, players have scoured every inch of the game for clues on how Cloud and friends could get her back.
There were outrageous theories on how Aerith could be brought back to life in Final Fantasy 7, but they were all just lies made by gamers who couldn't accept the fact that one lovable main character bit the dust. If players are really desperate enough, then they could bring back Aerith using cheats. That's not really a preferred method though as the game could get corrupted.
6 There's A 72-Hour Boss Battle In Final Fantasy 15
The latest entry in the series received a mixed reception, but overall fans loved the game. It redefined the series and gave fans hope that there's going to be better games from the franchise in the near future. Many things made Final Fantasy 15 exciting and during the promotional period of the game, the developer teased that there's a 72-hour boss battle in the game. Many fans believed this.
The battle in question was the optional Adamantoise battle late in the game. Players braced themselves for the worse things to come when coming up to the Adamantoise because a 72-hour battle is no joke. Not surprisingly, what the developer actually meant was that the battle will be 72-hours long in-game which roughly means 2-3 real-time hours.
5 Aerith And Sephiroth Weren't Acquainted In Any Way
To this day, Final Fantasy 7 remains to be one of the most critically-acclaimed entries in the series. The game's story and gameplay have stood the test of time. What makes Final Fantasy 7 such a big hit for fans is, of course, the epic journey of Cloud and his friends. In their struggle against the evil Sephiroth, players got to see some of the secrets hiding in the game's story.
Many believed that Aerith and Sephiroth aren't related in any way. Sephiroth just happened to kill her at one point. That's partly true but not many know that the two were supposed to have a brother and sister relationship. This was a suggested storyline during the early days of development. The two were even supposed to be ex-lovers at one point! We're not complaining though as we're happy with how the game came out.
4 Squall Died At The End Of Disc 1
The 8th mainline entry in the monumental RPG series is known for a few things. It had really awesome summons. It had a very frustrating card game. It even had a very popular fan theory surrounding it. Many who played Final Fantasy 8 theorized that Squall, our beloved hero, died early on in the story and from disc 2 onwards, all we saw were his dreams.
At the end of disc 1, Squall gets impaled by an icicle which also pushes him to fall from an aircraft. He was supposed to be dead. At the start of disc 2, Squall was all good aside from a headache. From disc 2 onwards, the story became weirder and it strayed away from the standard plot of the first disc. This led many to believe the crazy theory. This isn't true of course, as the developer didn't confirm the good theory. It was a video game with magic, someone could've revived Squall the moment he seemingly died.
3 There's An Alternative Method To Getting Excalibur II
Like most Final Fantasy entries, the 9th mainline entry gives players the chance to collect some powerful weapons which many in the gaming community called as Ultimate Weapons. Zidane and each of his friends have their own Ultimate Weapons and there are some harder to get than the others. Players of Final Fantasy 9 can all agree on the fact that Steiner's Excalibur II, the best weapon in the game, has an alternative method to getting it.
The original way of getting Excalibur II is by getting to a boss in the final dungeon in under 12 hours. That's a pretty hard feat to achieve. It's so hard, some guys thought that if they maxed out the game clock, Excalibur II would appear as well. Maxing out the game clock is 100 hours of waiting around. Not surprisingly, this alternate method was a hoax that desperate gamers bought into.
2 The Name Final Fantasy Came Out Of Desperation
Final Fantasy has remained one of the most recognizable names in video game history. There's not a single gamer out there who doesn't know a Final Fantasy game because each gaming generation grew up getting an entry from the beloved franchise. Behind the name is a pretty touching origin story that has been told time and time again. It was all just a fallacy though.
The story goes that series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi was down on his luck and he had one chance left. Out of desperation, Sakaguchi created Final Fantasy. That wasn't the actual story though. The name Final Fantasy was created because the team was trying to find a good name that can be abbreviated to FF. The original plan was to be Fighting Fantasy, but they found out it was already a trademarked name, thus Final Fantasy was coined.
1 Tidus And Yuna Had A Good Life After Final Fantasy 10-2
There have been many love-teams showcased in the Final Fantasy entries, but the one love-team that players are very familiar with is Tidus and Yuna's love affair. Their tragic and romantic tale was believed to have a bad ending after the final moments of Final Fantasy 10. Tidus died and Yuna was left alone. However, new light was shed if players beat Final Fantasy 10-2 with 100% completion. Tidus comes back and he and Yuna live happily ever after... At least, that was what everyone was made to believe.
An audio drama released by Square Enix itself reveals what happened to the couple, years after their reunion. The two grew apart and found new people in their lives. It was a really sad audio drama, especially for those who were rooting for the two.


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Every month, Nyaya Health receives a ton of clinical data from the Bayalpata hospital but they have little time to sort through it all – this is where Data Team comes in! We analyze raw data on everything the hospital is up to, from patient outcomes to enrollment in HIV programs to prenatal care. If a trend appears that interests or surprises us, we dig a little deeper to see what could be the underlying cause and if the hospital benefit from this new information. I looked at inpatient and outpatient data and saw that in the breakdown of outpatient cases, abdominal and gastrointestinal consistently accounted for the majority of outpatient visits every month.
For example, in the Nepali month Bhadra 2070 (July 2013) the breakdown looks like this:
Again, these are all outpatient cases which means that the patient visited the clinic, got checked out, and then went back home, they never stayed in the hospital.
So, what is causing so many abdominal/gastrointestinal cases in Achham? I broke the data down even further and saw what was driving the bulk of abdominal and gastrointestinal cases – gastritis.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining and can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of antibiotics. It can easily be tested for and treated and the bulk of cases found are acute but chronic gastritis is a contributory cause of more serious conditions such as stomach cancer.
The incidence of gastritis over a 20 month period is graphed here:
There is huge variability in the number of gastritis each month which is unexplained. Are there fewer cases of gastritis in Sawan 2069 (June 2012) simply because fewer people are coming to the clinic that month? Are there less abdominal/gastrointestinal cases as a whole? Or is there an external factor that is hidden in the data?
I compared these three factors side by side and saw that while there are some parallels between gastritis cases, total outpatient cases, and total abdominal/gastrointestinal cases, it is not enough to explain the variability of gastritis incidence.
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I'm feeling pretty good today. Not that sore...in fact, I'm not sore at all. Does that mean I didn't work out hard enough? LOL! I counted my calories very strictly and I mark yesterday a success. I was able to stay in my calorie budget. Nights are going to be hard, though. I am a NOTORIOUS late night snacker!!!!! between 9:30 and 10pm I was DYING!! Or so it felt, at least. :-P My body was trying to tell me it was just SO HUNGRY!!! I just pushed through it, though. I didn't eat anything. Didn't even drink water!
Today is a brand new day. I am still feeling the surge of energy. I am still feeling motivated. These are all good things. I hope this continues long enough for me to see some results. If it doesn't, I will have to push/pull/drag myself through it.
I did a Google search last night trying to answer my own question about vegetarians and the Biggest Loser. I stumbled across an article that implied that Bob Harper himself is vegetarian.... I never would have known it... he's always hawking Jenny-O Turkey products and yogurt and such. I find that strange, and somewhat disappointing. :-/
Ah well. I will have to blaze a trail, I guess. :)
Goals I am setting. Target weight 167 lbs. I will do cardio 5 days a week, strength 3 days a week. Yoga at least 1-2 days a week... Not sure if that's overdoing it... I will strive for this, and adjust if I feel a need. And of course... NO MORE SODA!!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
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How is yoga good for BJJ
I've been wondering this for some time.
Initially I only thought of yoga as a way to improve flexibility, which would be great for your guard etc. I concentrated mainly on butterfly guard so never really bothered to stretch for years and am suffering now as a result
I have started doing regular yoga routines the past 7 weeks, bar a 2 week gap when I was in a cast.
Better flexibility is a must now that I have started trying to play various other types of open guard.
But more important is to try and reverse the chronic pain I have in my hip. The improved flexibility will no doubt help, but there are other benefits too.
For a more expert opinion on yoga, check out Sebastian Broches site at www.yogaforbjj.net
Check out the attached link.
Would many of these benefits also be available from flow rolling?
If you want to give yoga a try, Sebastian Brosche has a site on yoga for bjj
I have found that a complete yoga routine is easiest as I am not experienced at yoga and a full routine can make sure I don't miss anything and it doesn't take any time to plan.
Heres another one that I found useful
Heres a link broche sent me to help figure out my hip pain, too much tension in the area can cause un-necessary pain


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Panasonic Eluga A4 with massive 5,000 mAH battery launched for Rs 12,490By : CIOL Writers |November 6, 2017 0
Panasonic has launched yet another smartphone in the affordable smartphones category in India. The new device called Panasonic Eluga A4 is priced at Rs 12,490 and is available offline only through Panasonic's authorized dealers.
The device features a 5.2-inch HD display with a 2.5 D glass screen to protect it. Inside, buyers will get a quad-core chipset, clocked at 1.25 GHz, coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The internal storage is expandable up to 128 GB using microSD card.
When it comes to the camera department, the Panasonic Eluga A4 sports a 13-megapixel main camera at its rear accompanied by LED flash and a 5-megapixel selfie camera at the front. The device is backed by a massive 5,000mAH battery.
Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, 4G VoLTE and USB OTG. The smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat along with the company's proprietary ARBO personal assistant that was already present on the Eluga Ray X and Eluga Ray Max. ARBO studies the usage pattern of the smartphone and makes suggestions accordingly.
Looking at the price and its specifications, the Eluga A4 would compete against Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Lenovo K8 Plus and Moto G5S.


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TOKYO, August 23 – Georgia\'s ambassador to Japan warned it was risky to do business with Russia, as his government seeks foreign pressure on Moscow to pull troops from the former Soviet state.,
Japan, the world\'s second largest economy, has in recent years stepped up investment in Russia, although the amount remains relatively small after years of rocky relations between Tokyo and Moscow.
"Russia is an important economic partner for a lot of countries. But it\'s also a very unstable partner," Ambassador Ivane Matchavariani told a news conference at the Foreign Correspondents\' Club of Japan.
"If you look at what they are doing with a lot of foreign companies, I think it makes Japanese companies think twice whether they want to commit large-scale investment to Russia," he said.
The ambassador has been actively speaking to the press in Japan in a bid to drum up support for his country in the conflict. Russia sent troops into its pro-Western neighbour to respond to a Georgian offencive on August 7 seeking to reassert control over South Ossetia.
Japan has been critical of Russia\'s attacks on Georgian soil and last week summoned a senior Russian diplomat.
Russia has attracted growing investment from international firms trying to benefit from the expanding market, including leading Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., which opened its first assembly plant there last year.
But Japan and other wealthy nations have been concerned about the business climate, particularly in the energy sector.
Two Japanese companies in 2006 sold about half their stakes in Russia\'s giant Sakhalin-2 gas project under pressure, and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev admitted in July that the state must stop "terrifying" businesses.
Tokyo has had turbulent relations with Moscow. Japan claims four Russian-controlled islands just off its northern coast that Soviet troops seized days after Tokyo surrendered in World War II.


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Dow Tumbles Below 13000 On Bumpy Ride
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Twice the Dow Jones Industrial Average sagged below 13000 yesterday, and twice traders jumped in to buy, helping it rebound. Late in the day, amid more signs of trouble in credit markets, the Dow fell to 13000 again, and this time it just kept falling.
At day's end, the blue-chip average was down 167.45 points, or 1.29%, at 12861.47, its first close below 13000 since April 24. Among the day's big losers were stocks of cyclical companies such as Alcoa, General Motors and Honeywell International. These companies depend on a healthy...


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Jemniste ChateauOrder Tour Code: C SE3
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Jemniste is first mentioned in 1381, when the estate belonged to Benes of Cimburk. He then adopted the name of the local village of Jemniste. The building was of course not the château of today, but a fort which was surrounded by a moat. The fort can be still seen in the nearby village.
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Count Frantisek Adam of Trauttmansdorff (1762) bought the estate in 1717. The old château in the village no longer suited his taste and his needs and he therefore built a new château in 1724 at a nearby hillock. The renown Czech architect Frantisek Maxmilian Kanka prepared the plans. In 1754 the château burnt down and only the Chapel of St. Joseph escaped damage. Franti�ek A. Trauttsmandorff had therefore the entire château rebuilt and newly equipped. Because only these modifications were made, no harm was done to the château which could have been done by any fundamental reconstruction works. This is therefore an ideal opportunity to view a typical seat of a nobleman at the height of the Baroque period.
During the 19th century the château changed hands several times. The owner of the nearby estate Cesky Sternberk was Zdenek, count Sternberg. He was the great-great grandfather of the present owner and bought the estate in 1868. Because he was the fourth of the five sons of count Josef Leopold (1770 - 1858) Zdenek, count Sternberg had no right to fidei- commissum on Castolovice estate, which later on came to his elder brother Leopold (1811 - 1899). In 1841 he purchased Český �ternberk from count Somsić of Saard and in 1868 he bought Jemni�tě from prince Windisch-Graetz. Following the death of count Zdeněk his elder son Alois (1850 - 1907) inherited Ceský Sternberk and Radnice, and his second-born son Filip (1852 - 1924) inherited Jemniste. Because Alois died a childless bachelor, Filip became the owner of all these estates as well as the owner of so-called Sternberg Houses in Vienna. Filip Sternberg carried out the necessary repairs to the château and promoted Jemniste to his main place of residence. He had two sons and two daughters with countess Karolina of Thurn and Valsassina (1863 - 1944). His elder son Zdeněk (1885 - 1899) died prematurely as a result of rheumarthritis and thus the second-born son Jiří Douglas (1888 - 1965 , the grandfather of the present owner) inherited a greater part of the property (Cesky Sternberk and Radnice) whilst Jemni�tě was passed equally to daughters Marie Gabriela (1890 - 1934) and Terezie (1902 - 1985). After the death of Marie Gabriela, Terezie (Sita) became the sole owner of the estate of Jemniste. She married in 1927 Frantisek, count Mensdorff-Pouilly (1897 - 1991). Sita and Frantisek owned Jemniste until 1943.
They were subject to all kinds of persecution due to their refusal to become German nationals (similar to the brother of Terezie, Jiri Douglas) following the occupation of the Czech lands. The least pleasant event occurred in 1943. The owner of a nearby estate Tloskov near Neveklov, Oskar Danek of Esse (a descendant of the founder of the CKD factories Vincenc Danek), where the German administration set up an exercise area for the SS troops, succeeded in obtaining as a citizen of the Reich the right to compensation. He chose Jemniste. Even though the Mensdorffs protested against the forced sale they had to move out within 14 days. They did manage however, to move out some of their belongings to the castle of Cesky Sternberk and some to a small château near Postupice (Podlesi). They also took some of their belongings to the vicarage of Postupice where they lived later on and where they spent the rest of their lives.
Jemniste was "liberated" in 1945 by the Russian troops led by General Malinovsky. However, the Russians treated the château which was then in German ownership, as though it was a conquered territory and not much remained from the original inventory. Jemniste was confiscated by the state despite protests from the Mensdorffs. Countess Terezie (Sita) therefore requested the return of her property. She succeeded in court but never moved back. It was again nationalised in 1951, this time by the communist regime.
Terezie Mensdorffová lived until her death in 1985 in nearby Postupice. Her husband Frantisek died in 1991. Because they were childless the claim to Jemniste was inherited by their nephew Jan Bosko Sternberg (born 1936). The château and the estate were restored to the hands of the Sternbergs in 1995. The current owner of Jemniste is his son Jiri, who lives together with his family in the left wing of the château.
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April and May: on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 9 - 16.30
June: daily 9 - 17, closed on Mondays
July and August: daily 9 - 18, closed on Mondays
September and October: on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 9 - 17
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Trips: 1)Jemniste chateau SE3 - 4hour round trip
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2)Jemniste SE3 + Cesky Sternberk castle SE2 - 6hour round trip
3)Jemniste SE3 + Kutna Hora medieval town E1 - 8hour round trip
4)Jemniste SE3 + Cesky Sternberk SE2 + Kutna Hora E1 - 10hour round trip
5)Jemniste SE3 + Konopiste castles SE1 - 6 hour round trip
6)Jemniste SE3 + Cesky Sternberk SE2 + Konopiste SE1 - 8 hour round trip
7)Jemniste SE3 + Hluboka castle SS3 - 7hour round trip
8)Jemniste SE3 + Konopiste SE1 + Kutna Hora town E1 - 9 hour round trip
9)Jemniste SE3 + Cesky Sternberk castles SE2 + Hluboka SS3 - 9 hour round trip
10)Jemniste SE3 + Konopiste SE1 + Hluboka SS3 - 9 hour round trip
11)Jemniste SE3 + Cesky Krumlov castles SS1 - 11 hour round trip
12)Jemniste SE3 + Trebic and Polna ghettos SEE2 - 11 hour round trip
13)Jemniste SE3 + Hluboka castles SS3 + Cesky Krumlov town SS1 - 12 hour round trip
14)Jemniste SE3 + Trebic and Polna ghettos SEE2 + Cesky Sternberk castle SE2 - 12hour round trip
15)Jemniste SE3 + Trebic and Polna ghettos SEE2 + Kutna Hora medieval town E1 - 12hour round trip
16)Jemniste SE3 + Cesky Krumlov SS1 + Jindrichuv Hradec SS2 - 12hour round trip
17)Jemniste SE3 + Jindrichuv Hradec SS2 + Cervena Lhota SS6 - 12hour round trip
18)Jemniste SE3 + Jindrichuv Hradec SS2 + Orlik castle S4 - 12hour round trip
19)Jemniste SE3 + Cervena Lhota chateau SS6 + Ceske Budejovice, Budweiser Brewery SS5 - 12hour round trip
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Great looking and practical pasta boxes with a tight seal. Manufactured using sustainable board and coated with a leakproof lining.
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Dimensions: 95 mm (diameter) x 100 mm (h)
Capacity: 750 ml
Material: Thick white kraft board - PLA lined
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- Heat retention Made from thick board to keep the heat in, has excellent heat retention properties
- Green credentials Recyclable where facilities exist. Also fully biodegradable and compostable.
- Look & feel Architectural structure and clean white board make for a good look
- Food protection Thick card and a very strong seal provide excellent protection.


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#137: Mountain Day.
Everyone loves a free day off from classes…but it's even better when it's a surprise! Each fall, Stoneleigh-Burnham celebrates Mountain Day, a surprise break from classes and a chance to bond with your classmates and friends.
#136: Horses.
Even if you don't like horses you probably think they are beautiful animals. Here at SBS we have lots and if the weather is nice, they're outside. Whether you spot them in the turnout paddocks as you're pulling into the driveway or cantering through the field during a lesson they add to the beauty of our campus.
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Each fall Stoneleigh-Burnham students return in a staggered order over the course of a weekend. Each year the international students arrive first, followed by the new students then the returning students. As we move through the weekend the excitement level on campus grows a bit each day. By the time the returning students arrive the sound of laughter and joy overwhelms even the loudest announcement. Move-in weekend reminds many why they love SBS as they return to campus and rediscover their favorite things.
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Here at SBS there are weekly class meetings with class deans and fellow classmates. During class meetings students talk about community service projects, upcoming events and other issues relating to each particular class (i.e. college applications or adjusting to SBS). Class meeting is another chance to get together with friends and spend time learning and discussing outside of the classroom.


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 22) - FAMU's David Too led a fast-paced Rattler Men's Cross Country contingent to a stunning victory at the 2018 Mountain Dew Gator Cross Country Invitational at the University of Florida Saturrday morning.
Too, a junior from Eldoret, Kenya, came in first in 24:11.58, sprinting in 16 seconds ahead of second place Kipkirul Sammy of Tennessee Tech (24:27.74).
Dr. Darlene Moore's Men's crew placed five runners in the Top Ten and all six contestants in the Top 15 overall.
Onesmus Kemboi ran third (24:28.92); Fedrick Kipyego was fifth (24:35.51); Jacob Nkamasiai ran seventh (24:41.95); Festus Kemboi finished 10th (24:52.63), with Brian Kiprop (13th, 25:07.94) rounding out the FAMU group.
Overall, the FAMU Men finished first in an average time of 24:34.12, followeb by Tennessee Tech and host Florida.


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I wish we had this race in England…
Google defines fomo as, anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on a social media website. I having raging race fomo.
So when Jennifer, a member of my online running group Run the Year, knowing I lived in Seattle asked if I was running the Hot Chocolate 15k, I registered before responding to her.
For the uninitiated, the Hot Chocolate series is a thing. Held in 25 cities in the U.S. and Canada, the race is known for the swag and the sweets: there are a lot of both. As a result, it draws a lot of runners — more than 10,000 in Seattle between the 5k and 15k, with proceeds going to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities. (Check out my live start line video).
For what is the epitome of a "fun run," I was a little surprised by the course, which seemed to hit all the hilliest parts of Seattle inside of 9 miles. While I opted not to partake in the strawberry and chocolate marshmallow stops to get me through, I did happily stop for a mouth full of M&Ms around mile 6.5. Because, as I understand it, that's what you're supposed to do at Hot Chocolate races.
While the sun was out for my race, it was still only in the mid-40s, making it a perfect day for hot chocolate when the race was over.
I think my first Hot Chocolate was a success! I got to meet some amazing women from my online running group; I completed race #13 for the year; and I got to each chocolate disguised as "race fuel." It doesn't get much better than that!


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On this week's podcast, Ryan shares his adventures over the week in Indiana and Illinois. First, Ryan talks about his amazing experience at French Lick Resort and West Baden in Indiana, including playing with Elizabeth Szokol in the Donald Ross Classic pro-am.
Then Ryan digs in on the US Senior Women's Open, spending Friday at Chicago Golf Club to watch JoAnne Carner, Hollis Stacy, Juli Inkster, Jane Crafter and more in the inaugural event.


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It was clutch pitching and timely hitting that paced the Riverside City College Tigers baseball squad on Tuesday evening in a non-conference contest against the West Los Angeles College Wildcats at Evans Sports Complex. Despite committing four errors that put them in a tough bind, the Tigers remained composed highlighted by a four-run seventh inning paired with a steady bullpen en route to an 8-6 win.
The Tigers had no issues jumping on the board in the bottom of the second inning despite allowing the Wildcats to tack on an early run in the top of the first inning. Sophomore catcher Andrew Jurado (Riverside, CA) barreled a two-out, two-RBI double to score sophomore shortstop Shane Martinez (Riverside, CA) and sophomore designated hitter Daniel Martinez (Riverside, CA). D. Martinez followed the next inning with an RBI single through the ride side to score freshman second baseman Jacob Rodriguez (Walnut, CA) to grab a 3-1 lead.
However, West LA followed with five runs in the following three innings to face the Tigers with a tough deficit.
Despite trailing by three, freshman reliever Michael Coppens (Fullerton, CA) kept the Tigers within striking distance after entering into the game in the top of the fifth inning and blanked the Wildcats through three innings.
Riverside fed off of the strong appearance and exploded for four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Tigers found themselves with the bases loaded and nobody out. Rodriguez cashed in with a bases-juiced walk, backed by a sacrifice fly from S. Martinez. D. Martinez followed with a two-RBI double in the right-center gap to grab the lead at 8-6.
After Coppens worked into trouble in the top of the ninth, freshman closer Graham Kuck (Corona, CA) entered into the game and slammed the door by not allowing a base runner en route to an 8-6 win.
Kuck earned his first-career save while fanning one batter. Coppens (1-0) pocketed the victory after tossing 3.2 innings and fanning three. Freshman starter Andrew Salazar (Ohmi, Japan) went 4.1 innings and allowed six runs – only four earned – while punching out six batters.
D. Martinez continued to cart a hot stick by going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, three RBI, and a run scored.
The Tigers (5-1) will host the East Los Angeles Huskies on Friday, February 9th at 3 p.m. at Evans Sports Complex. Tune into www.rccathletics.com for live stats.


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Ms Pender was very effective in drawing out and establishing a profile of our needs and interests. She used that insight to assist us with a targeted and thorough home search. Lisa demonstrated an in depth familiarity with the area market and the housing industry trends that could influence our decisions. She was very respectful or our purchase parameters and focused on those properties that met our needs, not just what happened to be in the brokerage's inventory. Her research and efforts in preparing which properties to show us saved precious time and energy. Years later, we are still convinced that we could not have made a better selection, thanks in large measure to Lisa's assistance.
We have purchased numerous homes over the years and her talent and knowledge of the home buying process were very apparent. Each state and area has unique variations within the home purchase process. Lisa was able to guide us through the local process to obtain a home that fit our needs and desires in a very quick and efficient manner.
As a buyer's agent, Ms Pender was tenacious during the negotiation process and we fell we were expertly represented. She kept us constantly apprised of all pertinent activity and information and feel that her communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are qualities that set her apart.
It is our experience that Ms Pender is a realtor of integrity who strives for excellence and constant improvement. We consider our family fortunate to have had the benefit of Ms Pender's assistance and commend her to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home.
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As an organisation that started from nothing, it prides us to report on the positive changes we are driving in the greater Kenton community. But we are even prouder of the fact that we constantly bear witness to the incredible dedication, humility and passion of the communities we aim to help. This past weekend was no exception.
On Saturday, 1 February 2014, the Coastal Conservation Programme kicked off with ten children from Educational Support Group (ESG) assisting the Sustainable Seas Trust (www.sst.org.za) in its ongoing evaluation of species variety in the tidal zone of Kwaaihoek. For two hours the ESG children patrolled Kwaaihoek armed with note pads and cameras in an effort to accurately take stock of the number and variety of tidal zone species. Thanks to the enthusiastic oversight of the Sustainable Seas Trust, the children had fun and learned a lot about coastal conservation in the process.
These incredible children were not ordered to volunteer. They were not paid to help. Rather, they volunteered to help in an effort to raise money to help ESG continue to pay rent for its modest facility. Think about that for a second. Inspiring, isn't it.
The effort on Saturday is the beginning of a new initiative called the Coastal Conservation Programme that is intended to assist the Sustainable Seas Trust in its ongoing coastal conservation efforts, and also to facilitate an ongoing means for ESG to continue to earn Kariega Credits. The earned Kariega Credits will be used by ESG to continue to pay its rent obligations.
On Saturday, ESG earned 20 Kariega Credits (R400) - enough to cover the centre's rent for the month of March. The Coastal Conservation Programme will be a monthly occurrence in 2014 and is open to all participating groups looking to earn Kariega Credits. We hope to have an even larger volunteer group next month!
Kariega Project would like to thank Meghan and SST for hosting the programme and providing an enriching experience for all the children involved.
Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) is a not for profit organisation in South Africa that is dedicated to the promotion of conservation, habitat restoration, and a sustainably managed South African coastline. Sustainable Seas Trust is dedicated to harnessing the power of people at every level, from the poorest remote communities, to top level decision makers, to promote its worthy cause. For more information of the Sustainable Seas Trust, please visit www.sst.org.za
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How Do I Apply for an EIN, aka Federal Tax ID Number
An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax ID Number, is a nine-digit number assigned to a business for the purpose of identification with the IRS: it's the business entity equivalent of a social security number for citizens.
Why Do I Need an EIN?
An EIN is required for any corporation or LLC that consists of multiple members or employees. An EIN is required to withhold taxes from employees, open bank accounts, and any application that requires a business to validate its authenticity.
How Do I Apply for an EIN?
While the EIN application requires personal information in order to be issued, that information is solely used to assign a number and not to tie any personal information to the company or the EIN.
Oftentimes a business undergoes changes, prompting the question of whether they will need a new EIN. Changing the name or location of a company does not require a new EIN to be assigned, as long as it is still operating under the same filing. Likewise, a corporation or LLC with an EIN already assigned will not need to obtain a new number if they elect to be taxed as an S-corporation.
The IRS provides a list of scenarios in which a new EIN will be required for changes made to a company. These situations include subsidiaries of corporations using the parent corporation's EIN, new corporations being created after a merger, and new single-member LLCs electing to be taxed as an S-corporation.
When you form your business, a registered agent like IncNow can typically secure your corporation or LLC's EIN the same day. However, it typically takes 2-5 weeks to receive a hard copy of your EIN from the IRS by mail.
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I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned my obsession with tacos. Hands down, the most enjoyment-worthy food I've ever eaten. Tacos are extremely popular among the Pacific Northwest - Washington, Oregon, and California. I like to judge a city based on its taco selection. Before moving to Seattle, unbeknownst to me that these tiny tacos were the epitome of a true culinary delight. My first discovery was in a tiny bar on the corner of a bustling street in Siem Reap Cambodia, eating fish tacos and drinking Angkor beer, immediately becoming my favorite food. I'm not sure if it was the comparison I made to white rice and vegetables, which I had been eating for many months prior, my recent emergence from Laos, surviving on a diet of sticky rice and wild leaves, but my mouth was in heaven, and my body feeling nourished.
In Seattle, I have a few favorites. Pecado Bueno with their crispy cod, traditional crema, and an array of salsa and toppings to be explored. Pike Street Fish Fry, Anthony's Fish Bar, and at the top of my list, by a large margin, is Marination's tofu tacos.
I've been trying to recreate their tofu tacos, with the famous Nunya sauce, crispy tofu, and tangy slaw, for months. On Thursday, I did the unimaginable. Some may agree, some may not. My in-laws were the only ones who got to sample, and since they haven't tried Marination to compare, I am left with only my own opinion.
Gochujang, which is a fermented Korean condiment made from red chili, rice, fermented soybeans, and salt is a spicy red paste, and I speculate that it is the secret ingredient in the Nunya sauce.
I marinated the tofu in a few flavors, let it sit for 30 minutes. Fried it to crispy perfection. I prepared the Nunya sauce, the tangy slaw, then I grabbed a pack of corn tortillas and assembled the tacos. I do hope that you try this recipe. It has got to be one of my favorites. And I hope you can join me in my love affair with tacos.
makes 8 small tacos
1 - 14 oz package extra-firm tofu, drained and chopped (not silken)
1 clove garlic
1 tsp ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp Mirin
1/2 tsp Sriracha
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
2 tbsp canola oil for frying
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp mirin
1 tsp lime juice
3 tbsp canola oil
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sugar
8 small corn tortillas
sesame seeds
In a food processor, add the garlic and ginger. Whiz until pureed. Next, add the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, mirin, Sriracha, and 1/4 cup water. Pulse until combined. Drain the tofu and wrap in a towel to soak up the water. Cut the tofu into small bite size pieces. Place the tofu into a shallow bowl or baking dish. Drizzle the marinade over top, making sure that all of the tofu has been covered. If the tofu is not covered, add an addition 1/4 cup of water. Let the tofu sit for 30 minutes to marinade, tossing every 10 minutes.
While the tofu is marinading, add the garlic and onions to the food processor. Whiz until pureed. Add the gochujang, mayo, sugar, mirin, lime juice, and canola oil. Pulse until smooth and liquid. Add more oil if needed. Set to the side.
Place 2 tbsp of canola oil in a frying pan. Heat on medium. When the oil is hot, add the tofu with the marinade sauce. Fry for 10 minutes, flipping every once in a while, or until tofu becomes nice and crispy on the outside.
In a small bowl, combine the mirin and sugar. Finely chop the cabbage, and then drizzle the mirin and sugar over top. Toss.
Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave. Scoop a generous serving of tofu into the taco, top with tangy cabbage slaw, drizzle with the dressing, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.


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Need a quick and easy Father's Day card?
Go to Cricut and download a .99 digital image. I used this one — a silhouette of a man and child fishing in a boat. Cut it from any color cardstock. Back the image with solid cardstock to paint the sky behind them and water beneath them. I was going for a sunrise look with a pink sky behind them, their blue-ish silhouette and brown water. If I made it again I might make the cut in a dark gray and back it with blue sky and maybe a lagoon water. Or you could use a print — how about something from the Brushed paper pack for the sky and something from Jackson for the water?
There are lots of possibilities! You will spend more time choosing your paper than assembling this card. If you don't want Dad to see where the paper is pieced inside the card, just cover the whole thing with a square of cardstock. Love the image but your project isn't Father's Day oriented? Just trim off the words Happy Father's Day or edit the image in Design Studio or Craft Room.
I'd like to see what you come up with so motor or paddle over to the Heart 2 Heart Challenges blog where this week's theme is Man, Oh Man! Link up your masculine projects that use Close To My Heart products. You might win some recognition, get more visitors to your blog and inspire others. You have till the end of the month to turn in this assignment so get creating!


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What's New?
Why are we "Zero Degrees" Gallery?
It's an interesting story... There are really three reasons:
1. When the Gallery began in 2010 none of the member artists had art degrees! Zero!
2. We live, work and sell our art in a cold part of the world where it's often zero degrees. Zero!
3. There's a popular idea that all living things in the world are separated by no more than six degrees. Communications, travel and friendships have brought us closer together than ever before, so to speak just six steps or less from every other person. Well, those of us who live here know that in our relationships it's different here: There are ZERO DEGREES OF SEPARATION BETWEEN US! Zero!
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Preservation of Guns through Gun Safes and Accessories
But, if you own a gun, major responsibility is generally linked to it or else; you or any of your loved ones might get into deadly accidents. This where a gun safe becomes a very important item.
Gun safes are intended to protect and lock firearms. It is a known fact that protecting your gun from unauthorized use could be the main purpose of your gun safe, it also protects the quality of the gun itself. So essentially, possessing a gun does not stop in the accountability of protecting from gunshot incidents, but to the upkeep of the quality of the firearm too.
If you want a gun safe, you might need to decide on merchandises that have the most significant accessories for the effective performance of your weapon. One very important accessory of gun safes is called dehumidifier which functions to absorb excess moisture, thus protecting your gun. Some gun safes already have the internal dehumidifier which could be your most effective selection. Nevertheless, this might be a tiny bit costly than the typical ones. But if you pick out items that would not have this integrated characteristic, it must not induce stress considering that there are dehumidifiers that are accessible in numerous gun and gun safe suppliers. One specific example is the" dehumidifier crystals." These are effective moisture absorbers, prevent rust and corrosion of gun and gun safe, as well as eliminates odor. This could be applied easily and does not need the use of electricity or battery which may add to your convenience and could be an effective power saver. But, you might have to replace this routinely for crystals might be used up for a particular interval.
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If there are gun safe dehumidifiers that do not use electricity, there are also dehumidifiers that require electrical power. Nevertheless, there are devices that are cordless and rechargeable. The great elements about these kinds of dehumidifiers is that these are transportable and fast to charge. You certainly do not need to purchase replenishable moisture absorbing products every time you get out of stocks. You just connect it to an outlet at least eight hours then place it back to perform its purpose.
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Another accessory necessary for gun safes is the lighting system. This is very significant for effortless visibility of your gun in everytime you want to use it. It may also provide beauty, especially with colored lighting system. Nevertheless, lighting will also have the function just like the dehumidifier by keeping your guns dry. But, you need to be mindful in deciding upon the appropriate lighting for gun safes since some would give off a lot of heat causing explosion and fire.


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I was invited to participate in a drawing exhibit at the University of the Philippines Vargas Museum. I don't think I've ever drawn something this big. It was fun and liberating not having to worry about color.
Yeah, so I'm teaching. The Ayala Museum contacted me awhile back and asked if I could a basic oil painting workshop for the summer. In the spirit of doing things that scare you, I said yes.
It was a three-day workshop and I tried to cover the basics. Oil can be an intimidating medium for some. Watercolor seems to be the popular painting medium nowadays (at least among my circle of friends and some casual practitioners). But I've always loved the look of oil. It just feels so substantial.
I realized that I have been spending way too much money on books. I think it's an addiction. Anyway, I thought to myself: why not exchange original art for books that I've always wanted to get but were a bit too pricey for me to buy.
Well, when Augie Rivera, author of "Isang Harding Papel" (the book I Illustrated) offered to buy one of my original painted studies for the book, I jumped at the chance. I requested for this particular book – The Philippines in the 19th Century (a collection of prints) by Rudolf J.H. Leitz.
The book is beautifully illustrated and the captions provide small glimpses into Philippine society during the colonial period.
Now, if I can only get someone to buy me The X-Men Omnibus volumes by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee…
Several days ago, another student fell victim to fraternity hazing.
The student was a nephew of one of my friend's friends. I was contacted a few days ago and asked if I wanted to contribute to a social media art idea they were thinking of.
The idea was to ask different illustrators to draw heroes breaking paddles with the line: BROTHERS DON'T HURT BROTHERS #EndHazingNow
I drew one of my favorite Filipino heroes growing up: Flavio, also known as Panday.
I received a call from my friend Jetro Rafael a couple of weeks ago inviting me to a Masquerade Ball at Van Gogh is Bipolar, his eclectic little restaurant located in a compound along Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village.
"Sure, what's the occasion?" I asked.
To which he replied tentatively: "It's the end of something". He chuckled after he said it.
Okay. Cryptic.
Van Gogh is Bipolar has established quite a reputation and a following these past few years. It's been featured on local lifestyle shows and even on BBC Asia. Quirky and intimate (serving only 12 guests a night, if it's open), the restaurant serves "mood altering" food that helps manage Jetro's bipolar condition.
It's been awhile since I've last visited the place, so despite my fretting over the dressing up part, I decided to go.
Stepping into Van Gogh Is Bipolar's Masquerade Ball is like wandering into a surrealist dream, the impression made all the more pronounced by the flimsy drapery separating the driveway of the compound and the grayness of Maginhawa Street with its ongoing road repairs and noisy tricycles.
The courtyard of the compound had been transformed into the party area. Tables with lit candles and plates of sweet potatoes were organized on the lawn. There was a photo area with a backdrop of damask patterns and masks. The 2nd floor landing overlooking the courtyard was converted into a stage for musical performances.
A popcorn stand stood by the driveway. Ushers gave us wooden party spoons and served us cocktails of lime and fruits as well as juice drinks in small baby bottles. Thick soup with noodles and shredded chicken were handed out in glass bowls.
There was an alcove in front of the restaurant's porch, separated from the rest of the courtyard by white cloth and leaves hung on a makeshift trellis. On top of the wooden frame that marked the entrance to the alcove was a glowing lantern, and propped on it was a crescent moon wrought in GI sheet. The light from the lantern shone into the little pinholes hammered into the moon, revealing a moustachioed face.
Inside the alcove was a long wooden table with thick loaves of bread stuck with little whirly pops. Above hung a chandelier with candles in different colored jars.
At the far end of the table sat a nude female model in a mask. Robert Alejandro, illustrator, backpacker, and sometime reporter for the Probe Team sketched away with blue watercolor washes in a large sketchpad.
I sat down to sketch in a hassock on the porch that was dimly lit with a red bulb, as if in photography dark room. I could hardly see what I was drawing. Maybe that's why it looked so good at the time, but not so much in the daytime.
Here's my drawing, fixed up a bit for public consumption.
A musical duo (Feanne Hontiveros and her boyfriend, I think), performed on the makeshift stage. We bumped into old UP Fine Arts friends and talked about our friends who weren't there, while the duo on stage sang their set.
An hour passed and the guests began cramming themselves into the little restaurant.
The interior of Van Gogh is Bipolar looks like an eclectic victorian parlor. There was a huge baroque dining table, sets of mismatched chairs embellished with words and splashes of paint, gifts and souvenirs left by friends and patrons, plus all sorts of bric-a-brac collected from Jetro's travels around the world.
There were skeletons hanging on the ceiling.
Plastic crowns and hats diners were stowed away in trays so diners can wear them while eating in the dimly lit interiors and feel like cuckoo royalty.
Or you can wear this, in case you don't want your date to recognize you.
There were teapots and teacups, old signages, paintings on desks and on walls, and even a cabinet owned by a dead President. By the doorway, was a wall of calling cards and notes left by guests and patrons that in the dim light of the parlor looked like a flight of butterflies had swarmed on the wall and remained frozen in time.
I saw some celebrities in the attendance – Iza Calzado, Carla Humphries, and Alexandra de Rossi. Jetro has famous friends.
The guests had gathered around a woman seated in front of a koto harp. Without introduction, she began to sing. Her voice alone gave her away as Armi Millare, lead signer of Up Dharma Down.
Here's Armi Millare without the mask together with my date, Abi.
After Armi's performance, the nude male model arrived. Wearing a top hat, he stood in a corner of the parlor surrounded by red walls covered in black graffiti. My friends decorated his body with paint Abi and I brought along at Jetro's request.
Towards the end of the night, I asked one of my Fine Arts friends what exactly was the Masquerade Ball celebrating, to which I got another cryptic answer of: "it's a funeral".
I never did get a straight answer to my question that night, and I suppose it's not really important. From talks with Jetro, everything about Van Gogh is Bipolar has always been about embracing spontaneity and imperfection and perhaps following the logic of dreams.


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Welcoming 21c to Downtown Lexington/
On Monday, February 29, 2016, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington opened its doors just around the corner from the Bluegrass Elderlaw office. Because we have been watching the construction from our office windows, Amy Dougherty and I were so excited to attend the ribbon cutting.
We then toured the art and hotel suites. It is a truly interesting place which Amy and I will enjoy for many years to come!
Penguins are the signature of all 21c hotel and Lexington's are, of course, blue. Amy also spent some time talking with Mayor Jim Gray, who participated in the ribbon cutting ceremonies.


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On the Radar – No 228: Name changes have always been a common occurrence in music. A whole host of musicians have changed their name to start afresh for a variety of reasons, some mandatory, some out of reinvention. (Snoop Lion's recent switch from canine to large cat a fine example of the latter.)
Edinburgh's The Bad Books have ditched their old moniker to be resurrected as Book Group, a subtle collective whose live performances and debut EP 'Homeward Sound' has caught the eyes and ears of several taste-makers (they were also one of Radar's tips for 2013).
They tell Harris Brine about their new identity, their favourite books, and what they're looking forward to at goNORTH festival this week…
Hello Book Group… Now, you were formerly known as The Bad Books. What happened, did Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull send you menacing, threatening emails to break down your doors if you didn't change the name?
Graeme (Anderson, singer): Yeah Andy and Kevin starting getting in touch. They were fine at first but then they started getting like 'you better change your name or we are coming to kick your arse' so we thought we'd better change it. I reckon we could have them though!
I actually never knew that a band called Bad Books existed and it seemed silly to launch an EP under a name that was already out there. I prefer Book Group now.
OK, so new name, new start… For our readers who are not familiar with Book Group, can you introduce the band in your own unique way?
Graeme: I would like to introduce us via the means of charades but that doesn't come across well in a written interview so I'd probably have to just be boring and tell folk that here is Book Group. Four guys who like to make noise together and strike rock poses.
Michael (Morrison, guitarist): We're all from previous bands and Book Group is so far a way to exorcise old demons. Graeme sings and brings in various keyed instruments along with his guitar, I just really play guitar over everything, then Scott (Finnigan)'s on bass and Andrew (Brodie)'s on drums. We sort of tenuously knew each other before the band started, but like most bands there's definitely an element of 'happy accident' to the whole thing.
What band are you most envious of and why?
Graeme: The Flaming Lips – they have it all. Top tunes, inflatable balls and animal costumes. They tick all the boxes.
Michael: Right now The National. They've made the smallest incremental improvements between each record, without needing to really change their sound or approach since the first EP. To be able to do that and get more and more successful is pretty rare. So yeah, well jealous.
If you were literally part of a book group, what three pieces of literature would you introduce to the group and why?
Graeme: Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers – a simple, gorgeous story. The illustrations he puts with them are great. Espedair Street by Iain Banks – Iain Banks has been a favourite author of mine for years. I did Espedair Street as my RPR for Higher English. History of Scotland by Neil Oliver – I'm fairly ignorant to the history of this country and this book delivered in bite size pieces for me.
Michael: House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski as it's equal parts terrifying and slacker. Ablutions by Patrick Dewitt as it's hilarious and unapologetic in its indulgent f***-ups, and Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, as it made me want dress like a pirate, carry a knife and spit in people's food.
And what books would you burn?
Graeme: Anything by Enid Blyton – so out of date and stuck in a time that is alien for most folk.
Michael: The thousands upon thousands of variations on the 'this book will change your life/get you laid/make you not fat/earn you more money/help you generally better your life' theme. They're poisonous.
So you're heading up to goNORTH this week… We know you'll be attending the Plastic Animals show given that you're friends with them, but who else is worth checking out?
Graeme: Would you believe we are on the same time as Plastic Animals. Gutted!!! Woodenbox are always fab so I would recommend them. Other acts that tickle my fancy are Fake Major and Campfires in Winter. There are a ridiculous amount of top bands though. Thrilled to be involved.
Michael: Roman Nose, Garden of Elks, Hector Bizerk.
Finally, Book Group invent a new genre, and ask two celebrities to come on board to form a new band. What's the new genre, who are the two celebrities and what will be the new band be called?
Graeme: My celebs would be Brian Blessed (Drums) and Ronnie Brown (he'd play that mad guitar thing that the corries invented). I'd complete the line up and we would be called Beard, Beard, Beard. New genre would be skuzz.
Book Group play Blackfriars in Inverness at 8pm tomorrow (5 June). Their debut EP 'Homeward Sound' was released last month and is available on Bandcamp
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I am sitting here putting the final touches on this post drinking some Leadslingers whiskey neat. It's sweet, smooth and delicious. Also, it's a veteran owned company, and I can always support that.
Quick Dad joke for ya:
What kind of tree has five fingers?
A palm tree!
The other day, I took my son to the gun show. It was just the two of us (with a buddy who was in town), spending some quality time together basking in freedom and checking out at some sweet hardware. Trump signs were everywhere, there was a Gary Johnson booth, and Hillary was nowhere to be found. There were plenty of wannabes there, buying and selling (It is hard to take people seriously sometimes). Ran into a couple of buddies who work part-time at the gun show, I now know who to go to for any future purchases. The t-shirt lady who sells the wolf and horse shirts had here booth rocking with the latest swag. It is a great place to people watch and receive "expert" information about guns and gear (You don't need to name drop places you have deployed too for validity, doesn't make you an expert ). I didn't buy a gun that day, just some accessories for the ones I own. While I was walking through, a lady wearing a Trump shirt stopped me to thank me for raising my son right. I chuckled, said thank you and went on my way. This got me thinking, what is the right way to raise your child(ren)? Everyone always has opinions on the matter as well as so-called child experts. I don't know if there is a right way, but there is the way my wife and I will raise them. It will be different from the way She and I were raised, the way my friends raise theirs and so on. We have become too wrapped up in the judging of how kids are raised. Each set of parents has their personal values they want to instill in their kids. Some believe in letting your kids figure stuff out on their own while others prefer to show them. Some take their kids fishing, while others spend time taking them to museums. Some prefer to go to church while others think it's unnecessary. It's all about how you want to instill the values that are important to you. Some people may not agree with it, but that's their problem. One thing parents can agree on is not raising an asshole. When my wife and I first put our daughter in pre-school, I had a reservation, what if she is a little asshole to the other kids or teacher? Turned out she was the sweet girl we know and love. Whatever we have done, has worked. The teacher told us to keep doing what we were doing with our daughter and was impressed with her overall. That comment gave the wife and me some satisfaction. We are both still young to parenting, and continue to learn and figure things out. How we handle her tantrums and sass (and boy does she have sass) has been an experiment. Some things work, and others don't. When it comes to activities, we are starting out slow. We enrolled her into dance class, and she loves it. Hopefully when we get her enrolled in sports she loves those as well, but we won't force her to.
Here I am rambling about the little person who can walk, talk , and smart-off and haven't expounded on the one who makes noises and poops in a diaper. He mainly rolls around, eats his hands and has learned how to make his chair bounce for his pleasure. He is a happy baby and I hope he keeps that as he grows. Who knows how his personality will develop and what adjustments my wife and I will have to make, but it should keep us on our toes. He will definitely receive a refined approach from us, having learned from our daughter. People say the first kid is the test child. With that statement, I was a test child for my parents. There are things I was able to do as a kid that my sister and brother did not have the pleasure of doing. And there are things they were able to do that I was not. It's just the way it is. Each child received different experiences, but the foundation between us remained the same. That foundation was in Christ. Our parents taught us about having a relationship with him and what it meant. I still talk to my dad about it today and continue to learn from him.
Note: I am going to use the word foundation here as the consistent set values and morals you teach your kids (whether that be through religion or not). Notice I said "you teach." Expecting the public school system to groom your kids to not be assholes is the wrong approach. My mother works in the public school system and each year the kids become more unruly while the teachers are held more accountable and handcuffed in how they discipline kids. Defend the teachers and don't let your kid be an asshole to them. They are providing a service. While they are not all perfect, they are there because they want to be. Realize when your kid is trying to pull one over on you.
I guess that leads to the point I am trying to make (for the record, I didn't really know where this was going, ha). As long as you have a foundation, you will provide consistency and accountability. Everything else is up to the kid. They will figure out by interacting with other kids, dealing with issues (that really aren't that serious, like whining because they can't touch a hot stove) and falling down. Show them how to get back up and deal with situations. How you approach life will have the greatest impact and lessons. Teach them to be resilient and have fortitude. That will make them successful.
In closing, you can only do your best to not raise an asshole. But if you do, at least they will be your asshole.
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CTF Industrial Arts 8
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In CTF Industrial Arts 8, students will have the opportunity to rotate through six modules: Graphic Arts, Power Mechanics, 35mm Photography, Plastics, Ceramics, and Machine Metalwork. Many skills acquired in Grade 7 are used in the Grade 8 modules but having taken Industrial Arts in Grade 7 is not required in order to take it in Grade 8. Students are encouraged to apply acquired skills in the design of their own projects. Students will begin the year with modules in drafting and safety. Students are able to revisit any of the Grade 7 modules after completion of two of the Grade 8 ones. The $35 fee covers the cost of supplies for basic projects. Students who wish to complete large projects or ones that require specialized materials may incur a supplemental fee for supplies.


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Scott Brown To Run For Senate In New Hampshire, Because Hey, It's Right Next To Massachusetts
Having lost reelection to the Senate in Massachusetts two years ago, Scott Brown is deciding to try his luck in New Hampshire instead. After months of waffling, the Republican lawmaker gave every indication on Friday that he will challenge Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen in the Granite State in 2014. While he didn't officially announce his candidacy, he announced a statewide speaking tour, released a web video of New Hampshirites talking about how much they want him to run for Senate, and set up an exploratory committee for a Senate bid. So, ya know, he's running.
Opponents will accuse Brown of carpetbagging, and for good reason: He is carpetbagging. Brown was raised in Massachusetts, represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, and only bought a house in New Hampshire a few months ago, when Republicans started pressuring him to run. In a speech Friday defending his candidacy, he rebutted the charges of carpetbagging by reminding voters the his parents met in New Hampshire, settling the issue once and for all.
Democrats quickly released a compilation of Brown proudly proclaiming his New Hampshire heritage.
You're probably wondering why Brown didn't run for the Senate in Massachusetts last year, when there was an open seat. Good question! His opponent in that race would have been Ed Markey, who was generally seen as a tough opponent. Shaheen, on the other hand, is somewhat vulnerable, so it seems suspiciously as if Brown moved to another state because he wanted to have an easier time becoming a senator again.
Brown's candidacy increases the odds that Republicans will win control of the Senate later this year — but not by very much. He initially polled fairly well against Shaheen, trailing her by only three points last January; however, while he still polls better against her than any of his Republican rivals, his approval rating has plummeted in New Hampshire over the past couple of months, perhaps because he spent so long dilly-dallying about whether or not he actually wanted to run. As of a week ago, Shaheen leads him by 13 points.
Brown rose to fame after winning a special election for Ted Kennedy's old Senate seat in 2010, thus depriving Democrats of the 60th vote they needed to pass health care reform. This endeared him to Republicans across the nation, but he didn't get to savor his tenure for very long, as Elizabeth Warren crushed him in his reelection bid in 2012.