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I promised I'd post this recipe, which is from Vegan With A Vengeance:
Ginger-Macadamia-Coconut-Carrot Cake
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground or freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 cups carrots, grated
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease two 8-inch round springform cake pans, or one 9×13″ baking pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground spices.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the pineapple juice, oil, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and combine well with a hand mixer or strong fork. Fold in the macadamias, ginger, coconut, and carrots.
Divide the batter evenly between the two round pans, or spread in the rectangular pan, and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let it cool in the pans. Once it is cool, remove from the pans and put coconut icing (recipe to follow) between the layers and more icing on top. If you've used a rectangular pan, you can cut the cake in half to form the two layers, or leave it as one layer.
Coconut Icing:
1/4 cup margarine at room temperature (earth balance brand is vegan!)
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Cream the frosting until light and fluffy. Add the coconut milk and vanilla and combine. Add the confectioners sugar and mix until smooth. Hand held mixer recommended for this! Add the coconut, mix to combine, and refrigerate until ready to use.
This cake was so delicious, I can't praise it enough. And it was very easy to make. In fact, considering that neither Mary nor I make cakes often (for me, almost never!) and we'd been drinking a fair amount of wine (at least I was!), and we were talking with her husband and another friend of theirs while putting this together, I feel that this recipe is practically fail-proof! And delicious. Did I mention that?
One of the compositional rules you'll often hear is that subjects showing movement or looking in a certain direction should be given room to "move through" or "look through" the frame. (In other words, if the subject is moving or looking from the left to the right, it is best to position them more on the left side of the picture.) This picture, obviously, does not follow that rule, with the subjects almost leaving the frame. It works for me, though, and I've thought about why – I think it is because of their footprints.


text: After I graduated college in 2009, my best friend and I backpacked through Europe for two months. It was incredible. Our first stop was Athens, which was amazing. We were there just before they had the rioting and such so we got lucky. This was the view from right below the Parthenon. Going back to Athens is definitely on my Bucket List.

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(The Sports Xchange) - Clayton Kershaw allowed just two hits and struck out six through a seven-inning shutout effort as the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the National League Championship Series with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Kershaw, now 2-0 in the postseason, surrendered back-to-back Cubs hits in the fifth inning but little else as the Dodgers ace retired 14 straight batters over the first five innings.
Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks (0-1) gave up just one run on three hits and took the loss in a 5 1/3-inning outing.
An Adrian Gonzalez second-inning home run provided the Dodgers' lone run.
Kershaw was replaced by right-hander Kenley Jansen, who threw two perfect innings, including four strikeouts.
He struck out pinch hitter Miguel Montero, who supplied Saturday's heroics with an eighth-inning grand slam home run, and struck out two in a perfect ninth against the top of the Cubs order for his third postseason save.
The Dodgers chased Hendricks and threatened in the sixth with two runners on base. But they came up empty as reliever Carl Edwards Jr. got Joc Pederson to ground into an inning-ending double play.
Hendricks struck out five, walked four and threw 91 pitches.
Right-hander Mike Montgomery — the third Cubs pitcher of the night — had runners at first and second in the seventh, but Corey Seager lined to left to end the inning and avert any damage.
Gonzalez opened a 1-0 Dodgers lead with his second-inning home run to left on a 1-0 Hendricks pitch. It was his second homer of the postseason. On Saturday, he contributed a two-run eighth-inning single that tied the game at 3-3.
While Hendricks allowed just one early run, the Dodgers still made him work. Through three innings, he had already thrown 56 pitches but got back at Gonzalez with an inning-ending strikeout. By the close of the fifth, it was 83.
Anthony Rizzo nearly made it 1-1 in the fourth with a drive out of the park down the right-field line that twisted foul. Kershaw otherwise efficiently retired 14 consecutive Cubs until Javier Baez and Willson Contreras lined two-out back-to-back singles in the fifth.
The teams have Monday off in Los Angeles before resuming the series with Game 3 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.
Editing by Ian Rodricks


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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Blue Moon - December
What a great way to celebrate, by ringing in the new year with a Blue Moon.
I will take this as an auspicious sign of good things to come in abundance.
One of my favourite songs is Blue Moon, originally written by Rodgers and Hart in 1934. Since then it has been recorded by literally hundreds of musicians, all who put their unique stamp on the melody and lyrics.
There are so many delicious cover versions on You Tube: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Elvis, the Marcels, the Mavericks, Bobbie Vinton, Richie Valens, Cowboy Junkies, Stephane Grappelli. There is one of a whole pub singing the song in Times Square, called 'Halton Blue Moon Song', which is jiggly camerawork but lots of fun. And independent versions like 'Gindrick's Blue Moon Blues' that are definitely worth a listen.
Here is Rod Stewart in concert. The twist are the subtitles underneath. Go ahead, try singing along in Spanish! Maybe someone on the other side of the world will be singing along.... "Lua azul...."
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Dessert Wine Tasting
Canadian dessert wines starred at the wine tasting hosted by Nicolette and Desmond. With the exception of a cabernet franc, the grape featured in all the picks was vidal:
Igluu Late Harvest Cabernet Franc
Igluu Late Harvest Vidal
CEV Late Harvest Vidal
20 Bees Late Harvest Vidal
Southbrook Vidal Icewine
Magnotta Vidal Icewine
We tasted each wine on its own and then paired it with different cheeses: chevre, stilton, guiness, leicester, triple brie, and sauvagine. I have never tried the sauvagine before but it is now on my shortlist of favourites; deliciously creamy. The word translates to 'udder' (I'm sorry, I can't help myself, but it was 'udderly' delicious).
It constantly amazes me how quickly the character or flavour of something transforms when it is paired with another taste. The same wine with a stilton, followed by the sauvagine, totally changes its complexion.
Colours ranged from the palest straw to golden auburn, with the dominant flavours being caramel and dried fruit. Much variety between the selections; sometimes the caramel took on more of a honey or toffee overtone. Apple in one glass, apricot in another, there a touch of pear. Silky, smooth and chewy were all useful adjectives.
We made our notes on tasting sheets and at the end of the evening Nicolette pulled out the 'official' marketing/tasting notes; it was fun to compare and see where we had shared vocabulary with the vintners.
Very sweet of them to host! (sorry again, must be all the sugar causing these bad puns).
Falice navidad!
Herederos Del MARQUES DE RISCAL Rioja Reserva 2005: In the 1800's, this became the first winery in the region to use the Bordeaux method. Reserva is made from Temporanillo grapes coming from vines at least 15 years old, and then spends two years in American oak. The result is a wine with intense ruby colour, fruity aroma and taste with a hint of oak and tobacco.
Anchovy, olive and chile sticks
- salty, spicy and umami flavour bursts to wake up the palate
Gilda means lollipop, and the classic Gilda is a simple assembly of a guindilla (Spanish chile pepper), an anchovy and an olive.
Ingredients for 12 servings, local substitutions easily made
- 3 1/2 oz marinated anchovies in olive oil & vinegar - Mild White Anchovy Fillets, 3.17 oz
- 10 oz guindilla chillies, cut into 3/4-inch pieces Tangy Basque Peppers in Wine Vinegar - 4.5 oz
- 8 oz pitted green olives
PreparationCurl up each anchovy and thread it onto a cocktail stick, along with two or three guindilla chillies and an olive. Stack the gilda onto a plate and serve immediately.
Brochetas de Gambas y Bacon
The Spanish love bacon, which they cure and air-dry in the same way as their famous jambon. This combination of prawns and bacon is very popular, and can be found at most Tapas bars.
Ingredients for 12 servings
* 5 oz thinly sliced bacon (jambon or proscuitto could be substituted)
* 24 medium to large uncooked, headless prawns, peeled
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 lemons, quartered
Cut the bacon into pieces which will wrap generously round the prawns. Place the wrapped prawns down flat on a board and skewer them through the fattest part and the tail. Season generously and drizzle with the oil.
On a high heat, griddle, grill or barbecue the prawn and bacon brochettesfor 2-3 minutes on each side, so the bacon crisps up. Alternatively, roast in a hot oven (425ºF) on an oiled baking tray for 8-10 minutes. Squeeze over the juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Ensaladilla rusa (Spanish Potato Salad)
This traditional tapa is served throughout every region of Spain, with little variation. A poorly made version will taste like a mouthful of mayonnaise. On the other hand, a well-made ensaladilla rusa is a perfectly balanced mixture of potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, and vegetables, using the mayonnaise solely to accent these other flavors. This colorful salad is served at nearly every tapas bar.
* 3 medium (16 oz) potatoes
* 1 large (3 oz) carrot, diced
* 5 tablespoons shelled green peas
* 2/3 cup (4 oz) green beans
* 1/2 medium onion, chopped
* 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
* 4 cocktail gherkins, sliced
* 2 tablespoons baby capers
* 12 anchovy-stuffed olives
* 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced thin
* 2/3 cup (5 fl. oz) mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
In a saucepan, cook the potatoes and carrot in lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer until almost tender. Fold in the peas and beans, and cook until all the vegetables are tender. Drain the vegetables and transfer them into a serving platter. Add the onion, pepper, gherkins, baby capers, anchovy-stuffed olives, and egg slices.
In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine the mayonaise, lemon juice and mustard. Add this mixture to the serving platter, mixing well to ensure all the ingredients are coated. Sprinkle with pepper and toss. Garnish with chopped parsley and refrigerate. Allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour immediately before serving to enhance the salad's flavor. As any dish made with mayonnaise, ensaladilla should be refrigerated and will not keep for more than 1 to 2 days.
NOTE: So simple, and utterly fantastic. Slightly al dente potatoes and carrots, a 1-2 minute addition of frozen peas and fresh beans in the roiling water. A drain and a cold water bath. Laid out and ready to add the dressing when ready.
The true heart of the holidays for me is realizing that the love you feel is what makes it real. Not who loves you - but who you love - and feeling there might be no limit.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Happy Holidays!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Winter Solstice Wine & Cheese Tasting
A very 'clean' taste. The cheddar and venison seemed the perfect pairing - but as Liz pointed out, Riesling will go with just about anything. I had forgotten how outstanding a good Canadian cheddar can be. We enjoyed a 12 year old orange cheddar and a 7 year old white.
Friday, December 18, 2009
My choice is Barolo with Italian black truffle cheese.
I started by picking my favourite cheese and then went on a bit of a hunt to find a matching wine. Champagne came to mind. Then at the Food and Wine show, I asked Vines editor Christopher Waters what he would recommend, and without any hesitation he said something from Piedmont, adding that the nebbiolo grapes would complement the truffles. And the wine and cheese would likely be from the same region, which generally makes for a solid match.
Happily I just happened to have a bottle of Barolo tucked away that I picked up a few years ago, with the instruction to 'drink after 2007': a DOGC Fontanafredda Serralunga D'Alba 2001. This sommelier detects a note of porcini mushrooms among the layers of taste.
Barolo - the wine of kings and king of wines. Fontanafredda is one of the oldest producers, with Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, said to have hunted on the same terroir many centuries ago.
I know shockingly little about my favourite cheese, only that when I am feeling in the mood for an outrageous treat at St. Lawrence Market, I end up at Alex Cheese Farms and stammer my request. That's where I will be tomorrow morning.
Truffle-hunting looks pretty labour-intensive, no wonder the underground mushrooms are so pricey:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Happiness Project
Monday, December 14, 2009
Christmas Carols
When I was a kid, I was part of the folk choir and we sung at weddings and on Sundays at the 'folk' mass. There is something very soothing about joining your voice with others in song, the rhythm of breath uniting with the same inhale and exhale.
I was 11 when my father died suddenly, in early November. In early December, the choir Director decided to go Christmas caroling. I showed up for every practise, taking comfort in being a small part of a big, beautiful sound.
The night we went Christmas caroling, it was snowing white-fluffy-fat-flakes. We sang and knocked on doors the distance between the church and my house - walking the same mile I took back and forth every day to school. Doors were flung open and people were happy to see us and hear us sing.
... and then we got to my street... and my house... and my mom opened the door. To my wonderment, the whole choir stepped inside with gifts for my brothers and sister and me. It was one of the kindnesses that helped my family get through the first Christmas without my Dad.
Truly in the spirit of Christmas, and one of the nicest memories I have about the true spirit of giving.
This is one of the carols we sang that night, and one of my favourites, still.
Lyrics to Angels We Have Heard On High
(French carol, ca. 1862)
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing over the plains
And the mountains in reply,
Echoing their joyous strains.
In excelsis de-o
In excelsis de-o
Shepherds, why this Jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
In excelsis de-o
In excelsis de-o
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord,
The newborn King
In excelsis de-o
In excelsis de-o
See Him in a manger laid
Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With us sing our Savior's birth.
In excelsis de-o
In excelsis de-o
Sunday, December 13, 2009
O Christmas Tree!
Rob and I each have a handful of ornaments from our childhoods, and then so many others we've gathered through 30+ Yules.
The lights are strung, and then the baubles:
this is the ornament my mom gave us our first Christmas, this golden sailboat came from Rob's mom, the Christmas stockings that Alex blanket-stitched, these antique foils came from Lou, here is that funny pink elephant, the birds to nestle inside the branches, the bows from presents past, winking St. Nicks, manic elves, a New Orleans gator, miniature trains, tiny violins and drums and hearts and candycanes and golden orbs and green apples, and don't forget real cinnamon bark for the smell...
Just a jumble of joyful, exuberant, twinkly, sparkly, fun.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Chianti Rufina
Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina, Vendemmia 2006, expecting a treat, and I was surprised by the smell of wet dog fur. At first I thought it was my glass, but when I gave it a chance to decant it became a bit more like leather. Very earthy aroma. The taste was different from the smell... how does that happen, anyway? A wonderful and affordable Tuscan wine (about $25).
Thursday, December 10, 2009
My Favourite Cockroach
Archy made his first appearance in print in 1916 on the keys of Don Marquis' typewriter. First published in the New York Sun, Archy was originally a vers libre poet whose soul migrated into the body of a cockroach:
i did not believe in the
doctrine of transmigration of
souls but after it happened how could i refuse to credit it
George Harriman's illustrations nicely captured Archy's quirky personality.
Forced to dive at each key separately, the little bug couldn't operate the shift key at the same time as a letter key. As a result, none of his poetry had the benefit of capital letters or punctuation.
Marquis shared this observation about Archy: "After about an hour of this frightfully difficult literary labor he fell to the floor exhausted, and we saw him creep feebly into a nest of poems which are always there in profusion..."
This is definitely one of my favourite Archy missives:
the lesson of the moth
i was talking to a moth
the other evening
he was trying to break into
an electric light bulb
and fry himself on the wires
why do you fellows
pull this stunt i asked him
because it is the conventional
thing for moths or why
if that had been an uncovered
candle instead of an electric
light bulb you would
now be a small unsightly cinder
have you no sense
plenty of it he answered
but at times we get tired
of using it
we get bored with the routine
and crave beauty
and excitement
fire is beautiful
and we know that if we get
too close it will kill us
but what does that matter
it is better to be happy
for a moment
and be burned up with beauty
than to live a long time
and be bored all the while
so we wad all our life up
into one little roll
and then we shoot the roll
that is what life is for
it is better to be part of beauty
for one instant and then cease to
exist than to exist forever
and never be a part of beauty
our attitude toward life
is come easy go easy
we are like human beings
used to be before they became
too civilized to enjoy themselves
and before I could argue him
out of his philosophy
he went and immolated himself
on a patent cigar lighter
i do not agree with him
myself i would rather have
half the happiness and twice
the longevity
but at the same time i wish
there was something i wanted
as badly as he wanted to fry himself
- archy
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
More Bordeaux
Chateau Picoron, Cotes de Castillon, 1998: a blend of 82% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc and 1% malbec.
There was a little sticker proclaiming this blend won a bronze in '04 at the 'Challenge International du Vin' - a very generic honour, to be sure.
1998 was a good year for Bordeaux, but I have to admit I was a bit suspicious.... Before I opened it I thought Mau might have tried to package off an inferior Bordeaux from a lesser house, a bit past its prime.
It was worth the modest gamble. Maybe it is the dash of malbec, or maybe it is the the year of the varietal, but all in all it was very satisfying, with a long, pleasant finish.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Broccoli Soup
My mom would get together with people from her church and prepare soups from this cookbook to share with others in the community. She raved about the recipes so much I asked for a copy for my birthday.
There is something comforting about soup.
For this particular recipe I used roasted garlic instead of fresh and served with home made bread.
Broccoli Soup
- 1 lb broccoli
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups water
- 6 parsley sprigs
- 4 strips of bacon
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (6oz) can of tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated cheese to taste (Parmesan or Gruyere)
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly, slice in small pieces (save the tough part for a stir fry). Chop the garlic, parsley and bacon.
- Pour the olive oil into a soup pot. Add above ingredients and saute for a minute or two. Add the tomato paste and 2 cups of water. Stir well. Cover the pot and allow the soup to cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining water and cook the soup over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper and simmer for a few minutes.
- Just before serving puree in a blender.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Sweet potato gnocchi with fried sage and shaved chestnuts
- 1 1/4 lb russet (baking potatoes)
- 1 (3/4-lb) sweet potato
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sage leaves (from 1 bunch)
- 1/3 cup bottled roasted chestnuts, very thinly sliced with an adjustable-blade slicer or a sharp vegetable peeler
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
EQUIPMENT:a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with fine disk
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
- Pierce russet and sweet potatoes in several places with a fork, then bake in a 4-sided sheet pan until just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Cool potatoes slightly, then peel and force through ricer into sheet pan, spreading in an even layer. Cool potatoes completely.
- Lightly flour 2 or 3 large baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
- Beat together egg, nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
- Gather potatoes into a mound in sheet pan, using a pastry scraper if you have one, and form a well in center.
- Pour egg mixture into well, then knead into potatoes. Knead in cheese and 11/2 cups flour, then knead, adding more flour as necessary, until mixture forms a smooth but slightly sticky dough. Dust top lightly with some of flour.
- Cut dough into 6 pieces. Form 1 piece of dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rope on a lightly floured surface. Cut rope into 1/2-inch pieces. Gently roll each piece into a ball and lightly dust with flour.
- Repeat with remaining 5 pieces of dough.
- Turn a fork over and hold at a 45-degree angle, with tips of tines touching work surface. Working with 1 at a time, roll gnocchi down fork tines, pressing with your thumb, to make ridges on 1 side. Transfer gnocchi as formed to baking sheets.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Fry sage leaves in 3 batches, stirring, until they turn just a shade lighter and crisp (they will continue to crisp as they cool), about 30 seconds per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season lightly with salt.
- Fry chestnuts in 3 batches, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 30 seconds per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season lightly with salt. Reserve oil in skillet.
- Add butter to oil in skillet with 1/2 tsp salt and cook until golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add half of gnocchi to a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water and stir. Cook until they float to surface, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to skillet with butter sauce. Cook remaining gnocchi in same manner, transferring to skillet as cooked.
- Heat gnocchi in skillet over medium heat, stirring to coat.
- Serve sprinkled with fried sage and chestnuts and grated cheese.
- Uncooked gnocchi can be frozen (first in 1 layer on a baking sheet, then transferred to a sealable bag) up to 1 month. Do not thaw before cooking.
- Chestnuts can be sliced 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
- Sauce and topping can be halved; make full recipe of gnocchi and freeze half of it.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Long Night Moon - December
This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. Also called the Frost Moon by some Native American tribes.
December 31st will be a true 'Blue Moon'. What a way to ring out the old and bring in the new!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Exactly one year ago I started this blog, with the intention of recording 'things I love,' the intent being to bring focus and attention to what is positive in my life. I know I am blessed with a lot to be thankful for, but it doesn't hurt to remind myself on a regular basis. After all, the things we spend our time thinking about shape our brains and our lives. And also, just as importantly, "like attracts like" (pun intended).
So I am thankful that I 'stuck' with this practice for a year, recording the day-to-day events that make me smile.
Blessed with so many happy mundane moments with Alex and Rob: great conversations with Alex, or just sitting and floating on the boat with Rob. Warming up hot chocolate and sharing it with them for dessert. So many other moments unrecorded: sitting on the backyard bench taking in my garden; sunny days, rainy days, cold days and cozy blankets; waking up in the middle of the night because a bright moonbeam shone down through the skylight; great music and interviews on the radio; days where I made the bus and subway connections; drinking water with cucumber or lemon zest and clinking ice cubes.
Sometimes it seems, all is right with the world.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Not so random events
The Dash Poem
by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
©1996 Linda Ellis
Friday, November 27, 2009
If I can't actually get to France in the near future I can at least explore the fruit of vineyards so near to Paris.
Yvon Mau has presented the collection in a nice wooden chest that will get a second life on the boat next season. All the wine inside is AOC Bordeaux. Unfortunately, no 2005 vintages. Although it is commonly said there are no more bad vintages in this region anymore, 2009 is supposed to be one of the best in 60 years. I know it was a good year for me, too.
The first bottle I opened was Chateau Haut Biraud, 2007. Or as Rob called it, 'Hot Broad.' Not one of the better chateaus in France but now for me at least, one of the best names. The wine itself was surprisingly opaque in the glass, a nice deep garnet, and great legs when swirled (just what you'd expect of a hot broad). Wonderful aroma and nicely balanced. No finish to speak of, though. Blend 55% merlot, 30% cab sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc.
Next was Chateau Boutillot, 2007. I'm guessing when Rob sees this label he'll dub it 'Boot a lot'. The tasting notes say, "a gracious Bordeaux blessed by nature and terroir... produced by a certified sustainable agriculture estate." 51% merlot, 41% cab sauvignon and 8% cabernet franc. I prefer this to the first, although it isn't as nicely balanced and is a bit sharp on the first taste, it has a very lasting, satisfying finish.
- Early but irregular budbreak
Followed by irregular flowering and ripening, requiring a lot of work in the vineyard.
- Cool and drizzly summer weather
Delaying ripening, encouraging disease, requiring even more work in the vineyard.
- Miraculous recovery
When all hope seemed dashed, warm September weather meant that there would at least be wines to be made.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Toronto Symphony - After Work Series
Dmitri Shostakovitch may have saved himself from Stalin's wrath with his Symphony No. 5.
According to Tom Allen, who introduced the After Work concert, the morning first after Symphony No. 3 debuted, an anonymous review was published in the national paper. It was rumoured Stalin himself had written it, openly speculating the third symphony's dark spirit was a subversive challenge to the spirit of the revolution. Shostakovitch actually feared he might mysteriously disappear as so many of his contemporaries. He was called in for questioning. Life became difficult.
His Symphony Number 5 may very well have saved his life: "people wept during the Largo and stood during the finale; the ovation lasted forty minutes." It was deemed politically acceptable, with a fierce march repeated throughout and a jubilant finish. It was the most popular of his symphonies in his lifetime.
I wonder what it would have been like to be in the audience for the very first performance in November 1937. I imagined the percussion was a grounding element keeping my feet solidly touching earth as my heart pounded in determination... the wind section providing the inspiration that kept me on the march.
Those Russians sure know how to keep the percussion section busy! Gongs, kettle drums, xylophone, snares, base drums - all got a serious workout. The wind section was a soaring contrast, with the score being written for 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, e flat clarinet, 2 bassoons, contra bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombone and tuba. I could almost feel the breeze, even way up high in the cheap seats.
Stephane Deneve was guest conductor, James Ehnes featured as first violinist.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Crow Lake
The BPYC book club kick-started its inaugural meeting by singing Happy Birthday to Rebecca. Then we all enjoyed a champagne toast for the auspicious beginning. Gathered around the table were Annika, Maureen, Joan, Rebecca, Caroline, Robin & I, ready to begin our discussion of Crow Lake, by Mary Lawson.
I'd read it before and my intention was to refresh my memory with a few reviews before the meeting. What's the expression? Oh yes, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions".
Turns out this wasn't the plot line I had in mind. It doesn't start with a 60 page account of a walk from Canada's west to east coasts. Oops. I went to grab Maureen's copy of the book to skim through the pages but had forgotten my glasses at home.
As people started to talk about the book and characters, scenes started coming back to me in quick bursts. After the two hour meeting was coming to an end, I'd finally pieced most of it together. I can honestly say it was one of the oddest intellectual experiences ever. I wonder if this reconstruction is like what an amnesiac experiences?
Anyway, great book and great discussion. Kate is narrating the story as both an adult and child. As a child she is full of wonder; as an adult she looks to books for life answers. She's grown into a bitter academic, full of critical judgements about people. Her lack of empathy has destroyed one of the most important relationships of her life and is likely to end a promising love affair. She is the only one with the power to unlock her own heart - will she be able to meet the challenge?
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Crow Lake is a 2002 first novel written by Canadian author Mary Lawson. It won the Books in Canada First Novel Award in the same year and won the McKitterick Prize in 2003. It is set in a small farming community in Northern Ontario, the Crow Lake of the title, and centres on the Morrison family (Kate the narrator, her younger sister Bo and older brothers Matt and Luke) and the events following the death of their parents. Kate's childhood story of the first year after their parents' death is intertwined with the story of Kate as an adult, now a successful young academic and planning a future with her partner, Daniel, but haunted by the events of the past. In among the narratives are set cameos of rural life in Northern Ontario, and of the farming families of the region.


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1999 Oldsmobile Alero ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
A far better achiever than the Achieva.
We recall it as though it were yesterday. Six years ago, we took our first ride in the new Oldsmobile Achieva. It was at a product preview and we were riding in the new Achieva with a representative from Oldsmobile. We hadn't driven 200 feet when we turned to the Oldsmobile representative and said, 'You've got to be kidding!' We then went through a long list of the car's deficiencies and asked him if any of the people who designed the Achieva had ever been in or near a Japanese car. He said he wasn't sure--and he was the marketing guy for the car line.
Things sure have changed at Oldsmobile in the past few years.
This time around, the folks at Oldsmobile closely studied the competition from Japan. The result is that the Alero is a vastly superior automobile. And it offers an exceptional value with a long list of features and creature comforts. This makes a worthy competitor for both Japanese and domestic cars--something we could not say for the old Achieva.
The Alero's key competitors include the Ford Contour, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring and Chrysler Cirrus. But Oldsmobile hopes the Alero will woo buyers away from the Honda Accord, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Nissan Altima.
The Achieva has been discontinued and we won't miss it. Oldsmobile will also be phasing out the Cutlass. That leaves the Alero as the entry-level car in the Oldsmobile family. Oldsmobile expects to sell about 150,000 Aleros a year, making it the company's volume car line.
The Alero shares styling with Oldsmobile's mid-size Intrigue and luxurious Aurora models. This is a good thing. The Aurora is firmly established as Oldsmobile's flagship and the similarly styled Intrigue is doing extremely well in the showrooms. The addition of the Alero successfully creates a unified Oldsmobile family look in the showrooms.
The Alero shares its underpinnings with the all-new 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. These are the only two cars built on this particular platform, and that gave engineers time to make the platform better without worrying about creating variations for four or five sales divisions. The result is a rigid body structure that allowed a suspension to be developed that provides good ride and handling. Tubular door beams and strategically placed foam blocks help guard against side-impact injuries.
Coupe and sedan body styles are available along with a choice of two engines: a 2.4-liter inline-4 and a 3.4-liter V6. Three trim levels are offered: GX, GL, and GLS. A Touring tire and wheel package is available for the top-of-the-line GLS Coupe and Sedan, while a Performance tire and wheel package is available for the GLS coupe.
All Oldsmobile Aleros come standard with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed manual gearbox is expected to be available for the 2000 model year, but only for the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.
The standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 150 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 155 foot-pounds of torque at 4400 rpm. The 3.4-liter V6 comes standard on GLS models and is optional on GL models. It produces 170 horsepower 4800 rpm and 200 foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm.
The Aurora's influence on the Alero appears to carry through to the interior as well. Like the Aurora, the Alero interior is a solid design. Everything seems natural and sensible without being ordinary or boring, a difficult combination to master these days. Instruments are large and legible, located under a deep, curved hood. Audio controls are positioned in the center of the dash above the climate controls, where they belong. The climate control layout uses rotary switches, a familiar design that is elegant and easy to use.
Interior colors, textures, and shapes reinforce our feeling that Oldsmobile's design team benchmarked every Japanese car in the segment as well as some of the domestic competition. It looks rich and expensive inside the Alero and fitment of the pieces was remarkable in the GLS Sedan we drove.
Blocky in design, the Alero's seats look similar to those found in many GM vehicles, but they provide good support when cornering. Interior space is comparable to other cars in this class and my 6-foot, 4-inch frame was comfortably ensconced. We especially liked the seat-mounted three-point seat belts, which move fore and aft with the seat; they seem more comfortable around the shoulder than traditional belts mounted to the door frames.
Driving Impression
We were surprised and delighted that the Alero was so much fun to drive. Everything we hated about the Achieva's weak powertrain and mediocre chassis has been banished from the Alero.
The Alero GLS offers more grip than we would have expected from Oldsmobile's high-end, high-volume family car. Some of this comes from the GLS model's larger P225/50R-16 Goodyear Eagle LS Touring tires mounted on wider alloy wheels. At the same time, there is little harshness or vibration transmitted through to the passengers. The larger tires impart a somewhat heavier feel to the steering. But the steering is responsive and makes the driver feel better connected to the road. Like most cars from GM, there's a slight dead spot at straight-ahead, but overall the package is nicely balanced.
The ride quality is smooth and much more controlled than the Achieva. The Alero feels taut, yet there's a noticeable absence of shimmy and shake and rattles over potholes. Front and rear suspensions comprise MacPherson struts attached to the car with intermediate subframes. This design allows the springs to keep the tires in good contact with the road without transmitting a lot of harshness to occupants. Oldsmobile engineers designed an ultra-stiff floor pan and a compliant suspension with increased travel that provides a level of quietness and smoothness that the Achieva never had. Bushings, springs, strut damping, and front and rear anti-roll bars were all developed to provide the ride and handling performance demanded by import-oriented customers.
The 3.4-liter V6 that came on our GLS is a lineal descendant of the 2.8-liter V6 introduced in 1980. It was later increased to 3.1 liters and then 3.4 liters of displacement. Along the way, it was blessed with hundreds of mechanical and system improvements. It may not be a fire-breather, but it produces more power than most of its competitors.
We also spent some time with the standard 2.4-liter engine. With its relatively flat torque curve, this engine delivers plenty of power around town and offers good acceleration for tackling freeway on-ramps. The four-speed automatic offers smooth, positive shifts and seems a good match for the engine.
The four-speed automatic is the same transmission found in the Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan, but has been recalibrated for quicker downshifting-a welcome improvement.
All Aleros come standard with anti-lock brakes and electronic traction control. Aluminum brake calipers are 20-percent lighter than cast-iron designs; decreasing this unsprung weight reduces oscillations of the wheel over bumps for better handling and a more controlled ride. The traction control system uses ABS wheel-speed sensors that detect when the front wheels are spinning; torque is reduced by upshifting the transmission, retarding ignition timing and, if necessary, cutting fuel to the injectors. Oldsmobile says this system has proven to be more effective than traction control systems that use both power reduction and brake application to maintain control. A switch allows the driver to turn the system off when needed.
The Alero GLS may not break any new ground in the great features race, but it provides a good combination of driving dynamics and safety. It looks like a baby Aurora, it sounds and feels like a Japanese import, and it is attractively priced.
It has been years since people walked into Oldsmobile showrooms looking for smaller cars. After all, the Achieva was not a great product. In a single stroke, however, the Alero erases all the memories of that car and puts a viable candidate in the Oldsmobile stores along with the Aurora, Intrigue, Bravada, Eighty Eight and Silhouette.
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Record $60m Credit Sails deal almost paid out
Record $60m Credit Sails deal almost paid out
10 December 2013
A record $60 million settlement fund has been almost completely paid out to investors in a failed financial product called Credit Sails.
Of 2218 investors owed money, just one owed $17,000 could not be found and repaid. The money was obtained by the Commerce Commission from the firms involved in marketing Credit Sails – sharebroker Forsyth Barr and multinational bank Credit Agricole – who agreed to pay $60m to settle a claim they had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
The firms have never admitted liability.
Commission chairman Mark Berry said that completion of the payment process, organised by the Public Trust, was a fantastic for investors. "Most of the investors in the fund were elderly, and it was important for the commission to settle this in the most advantageous way for these people," Berry said.
"Hopefully, having the money returned to them will have a big impact on the quality of their lives."
The payout represented reimbursement of about $870 for every $1000 lost when Credit Sails failed in 2006. "Without the settlement reached by the commission investors may have only received $20 for every $1000 invested," he said.
Credit Sails were issued in 2006, raising $91.5m. They were marketed as high- yielding capital-protected notes, but their complex structure using bond insurance derivatives led to virtually total losses. Fairfax NZ


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This is primarily a Soapy Massage Guide to all the best there is in terms of erotic indulgence in Bangkok. The parlours here are located on Ratchadapisek Road, which is just one of many major entertainment areas in the city where you can explore parlour after parlour all within easy walking distance to one another.
Below is a list of some top notch entertainment complexes frequented by tourist groups with money to spend as well as local politicians, affluent businessmen, police big wigs and high-ranking military officials.
Be aware that foreign tourists often end up paying more than the going rate locals pay at some of these places. Simply walk away if you are not satisfied with the price you are quoted. In most cases, you'll be asked to come back and then be given a fair price.
Locals refer to this area as Ratchada and getting there, is easy. Ask any taxi driver to drop you off at the well-known Emerald Hotel or for that matter, any of the other nearby hotels such as the Siam Beverley Hills Hotel or the Swissotel Le Concorde. Then simply walk the street from there. Alternatively, take the MRT underground subway to Huai Kwang Station and exit at gate 3.
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is a great place to be where you can explore the real thrill of a
soapy massage experience. It could well be the perfect place to
spend some quality time relaxing and enjoying that special moment. Not
only is the ambience serene but the pace is unhurried too, and best of
all you'll find a lot of beautiful young
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waiting to attend to your every need.
Nataree Massage has two entrances, but it's best to take the second one. In front of you as you enter, is a large fishbowl which accommodates a fair amount of pretty girls depending on whether your timing is right. On occasions, there have been a few Russian girls here, albeit more expensive than the locals.
Poseidon Entertainment Complex is situated about 200 metres up the road from the Emerald Hotel and across the road from the Grand Hotel. It's an eleven story building with the parlour on the second floor. As many as fifty girls sit in the fishbowl at any given time and there are lots of beautiful girls seated on the outside of the glass booth too. The super models and Thai edition Penthouse Pets are upstairs in the Bunny Bar cum lounge on the third floor.
Copa Cabana Massage has all the hallmarks of opulence and extravagance and is possibly one
of the best soapy massage salons there are in Bangkok. As majestic and
magnificent it is on the outside, it's as fabulous and fashionable on the
inside. But you need deep pockets if you wish to spend quality time here.
Hi Class Massage Club and Entertainment Complex might not be the very best soapy massage parlour of its class in so much as comfort, luxury and style, or for that matter, having the prettiest looking girls in town, but it is, however, a much cheaper option and could possibly be a good place to start your tour.
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Subway Entertainment Complex has recently had extensive renovations done to improve its appearance which is far more noticeable in the rooms than in the reception area. Perhaps this will also get a much-needed face-lift later.
Apart from the traditional Thai Massage or Oil Massage on offer here, there are less traditional therapeutic remedies such as the famous soapy massage which I also highly recommend. The latter being a lot more pleasurable as well as reasonably priced.
Caesars Entertainment Complex has the appearance of a luxury hotel and is possibly one of the better massage parlours on Ratchadapisek Road. The premises are situated across the road from the well-known Emerald Hotel.
Not only is the fishbowl filled with some of the best-looking gals you might ever hope to see, the suites at Caesars are of an extremely high standard, each uniquely designed and equipped with Jacuzzi spas, saunas and some of the biggest bathtubs of their kind in the country.
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When was the last time I posted again? A couple years ago? Don't answer that.
Really it's because I intended to only throw fanart about, but I haven't done it in so long...
So, this is a test. If anyone'd like to see more other stuffs after this, I'd be glad to oblige. In the meantime --- this morning I made my first painting uhm... pretty much ever. Being a very stubborn individual I've refused to touch traditional media for about the last ten years barring normal pencils, but after this week, I believe I'll be lifting my ban. I'm rather proud and want to show my family~!
Due to be matted, framed and sold on eBay within the next week. Interested? Do tell.
PS - Noobcakes prolly know me better as Tansera Vel'Ardun, thief of my fiance Kinelr Vel'Ardun's account. *whistles*


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#367 – Sweeton October 31, 2007 at 12:00 am
When I got old enough to go out trick-or-treating by myself I would get bags and bags of candy. I would first hit my neighborhood and then work my way out in criss-cross pattern. I had to come back to home base a few times to unload my haul when it got too heavy. I would make a mental note of who had the best stuff and at the end of the night I would switch costumes and hit them up a final time. The funny thing is that the candy would last me a full year. I could never actually eat it all. I would eat a few pieces a day but eventually I would run out of the top quality candy and lose interest in the rest. When Halloween came the next year I would have to dump out the solid chunk of congealed candy from the orange plastic pumpkin in my room to make room for fresh goodies.


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a sweet breeze rises carrying a subtle scent spring in new england #sundayhaiku #clmooc
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buds opening now some leaves, not large. just pale green anticipation #sundayhaiku #clmooc
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@algotruneman Even small flowers close their eyes to drink it in; embrace the Sunshine #sundayhaiku response #clmooc
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The Process:
1. Twitter Archiver from https://www.labnol.org/ Intro: https://youtu.be/MGU7azCYFpw Thanks to Terry Elliott for finding this tool.
2. Google Spreadsheet plus add-on
3. Export Google sheet to Excel
4. Import into Microsoft Access (save as .mdb)
5. Complete Word Mail Merge (Just coz I'm familiar with this one and it has a neat wizard to help)
Possible alternative:
Merging data into Slides https://developers.google.com/slides/how-tos/merge
But I never quite figured this one out!
Next Steps:
I'm working on collecting my Twitter poetry if I can work out the advanced Twitter command. I'll run the Archiver for awhile and work out the format of my Lookbook! Another way to curate!
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HONG KONG – Three new releases peppered the Hong Kong weekend box office, but they failed to pierce the body armor of "The Dark Knight."
Warner's Batpic in its second weekend dropped only 31% and stashed another HK$11.3 million ($1.45 million) under its cape, giving an 11 day haul of $4.55 million. "Knight"'s take accounted for fully 51% of the $2.83 million Hong Kong weekend box office.
Given the caped crusader's stranglehold, Disney/Pixar's "Wall-E" took a decent $799,000 from 38 venues in its opening weekend and came in second with a 28% share of the market.
Fox's "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" came in fourth with just $195,000 from 29 locations in its opening frame. The remaining opener, "Before the Devil Knows you are Dead" took $11,100 from three locations.
Splitting the top two newcomers was Mei Ah/Edko's "Red Cliff," in its third frame. The John Woo-helmed Chinese epic shed a further 63% with a gross that fell to $209,000 for the weekend. Its cume after 18 days stands at $2.87 million, which puts it ahead of "Wanted," which after five weeks still ranked tenth in the chart and claims a total of $2.86 million.
Other titles still hanging in were "Kung Fu Panda" with a fifth weekend figure of $91,300 for a cume of $3.91 million and "Hancock" adding $24,100 in its fourth weekend for a total of $3.02 million.


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Kenny Ducey and Eric Mollo discuss whether or not Hanley Ramirez is a Top-5 player in baseball today, the Dodgers' World Series chances, and back up their playoff picks. They also dive into the recent headlines surrounding A-Rod's appeal hearing.
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Alex Prager became a photographer during a postadolescent panic, when she suddenly feared that her life might turn out boring. She'd traveled in Europe and never got around to attending high school, and back home in Los Angeles with a GED, she was working dead-end jobs. I found myself 18 years old without a normal background and realized I could be working as a receptionist my whole life, she says. I was very unhappy and had gotten myself into debt traveling on my credit cards and buying my friends sushi all the time, and I had this moment when I realized it wasn't a temporary situation that would disappear when my real life began. I needed to do something that I thought was important. When she was 21, she walked into the Getty Museum and saw a William Eggleston picture of a pair of dirty shoes under a bed and knew she had to be a photographer. She went home and bought a 35-mm. Nikon and some darkroom equipment on eBay.
Eleven years later, Prager's work, full of cinematic sex, death, and portent, takes place in a sort of receptionist's daydream world, if that receptionist often stays up too late watching vintage melodramas and likes to stare at herself in the mirror while crying. They're elaborate film outtakes, frequently starring her stylish young friends, as well as her hometown. Everywhere you look in L.A., you can imagine some sort of drama taking place, she explains.
Prager's work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney, and she's also shot for fashion magazines like W and Vogue. In the last few years, her cinematic perspective has turned into actual mini-cinema. People kept asking me: What was happening just before or after, in the story line of the character?' she says. To move the still photograph a little to the left and the right. That turned into Despair, a video art piece starring an overwrought Bryce Dallas Howard, hell-bent on suicide, wearing the perfect sea-green dress to complement her red hair. Despair was inspired by the 1948 feature film The Red Shoes, in which a ballet dancer can't resolve her professional ambition and her need to be loved, and kills herself. Prager says she identifies with the character's disconsolateness, if not with the desire to end it all.
She's had some help making the transition to moving pictures: Despair, for example, shared a director of photography with Black Swan, and a top special-effects house took her work on as a labor of love. I think people in the movie industry get excited about doing something a bit different, she suggests. They also know an up-and-coming star when they see one.
Her next short film, called La Petite Mort, will be released later this month, jointly with her latest photo series. The film is inspired by the intensity of feeling you get in orgasm or right before death, she says, adding quickly that It's not soft porn or anything. (It opens with a narration based on a story her mother told her about being in such intense pain when giving birth to her that she had an orgasm. Then Prager mentions that she's not sure her mother would want her to tell that story.)
The photos themselves, a selection of which appear on these pages, and a show of which opens at Yancey Richardson this week, are from a series called Compulsion. They're elaborately staged, and then digitally manipulated. The photo shoot is only about 40 percent of the image, she says. I can do all my planning and prepping, but I know that 95 percent of what I shoot is not what I see in my head. I'm using it as a foundation, in the same way a painter might: adding clouds, adding a car. They speak to our inability to avert our gaze from disaster, and to that end, each is paired with a Man Rayish close-up of an eye. Some eyeball models she recruited off Craigslist, which is also where she got the Chevy that she (digitally) sank into Highway 101. I still had to buy it and take the engine out and put it in a body of water to get the right reflection. There are some things you can't fake.
The inspiration, she says, comes from her reading too much local news online. It wasn't like I wanted it to be the theme, she says. It just kind of happened. Who can deny all the apocalyptic talk of 2012, the birds falling from the sky? There was some creepy shit going down.


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Jack Currie of Queensbury reviews his notes as he makes a statement opposing the proposed extension of a runway at Warren County's Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport. Currie and about a dozen other people aired their views on the airport's operation at a special meeting held Monday July 8 at Crandall Library.
For two hours on Monday, a standing-room-only crowd peppered Warren County supervisors with questions and impassioned comments regarding a pending county airport expansion.
About 185 people attended the special meeting of the county Board of Supervisors' Facilities Committee held July 8 in Crandall Library. The meeting was called in response to lobbying from the locally-based group Upstate New York Taxpayers Advocates.
Most all those offering comments were affiliated with the group and were opposed to a planned $8 million runway extension. The statements by UNYTA members were underscored with applause from the crowd.
The extension, first approved by the county board in 2002 to comply with FAA recommendations, adds 1,000 feet to the main runway's 5,000-feet length. The project is to be bankrolled with a $7,200 federal grant and $400,000 in state money, leaving $400,000 for local taxpayers to shoulder.
Several citizens called for a public referendum to be held on the project. County Attorney Martin Auffredou said that holding a referendum, if allowable by state law, would be up to a vote of the full county Board of Supervisors.
Jack Currie of Queensbury warned that accepting federal funds would prevent the county from setting its own limits on hours of operation or other restrictions. The county would be forced to meet all FAA requirements or return the grant money, he said, adding that other municipalities that sought to shut down their airports were forced to keep them open for 20 years with the full cost being paid by local taxpayers.
"There are a lot of strings attached to grant money," Currie said.
But County Airport manager Ross Dubarry said that the runway upgrade was primarily for safety and to boost the facility's use.
The extension would allow more jets to land — carrying more fuel and larger payload — plus it offered more flexibility in case of an engine failure. Dubarry also said that according to a 2010 state study, one extra jet regularly using the airport would generate $1 million in additional local economic activity, as well as create five jobs.
But Sean Garvey of Garvey Auto Group questioned whether it was wise for the county to spend about $800,000 of local taxpayer money per year on airport shortfalls while the county was $34 million in debt.
While Currie characterized the facility as a "hobby airport" for private pilots, Garvey asked whether it made sense to spend $1 million per year to meet these pilots' needs.
Several speakers decried the use of tax money for the upgrades, but Brian Straub noted that it was actually users' fees and flight surcharges that paid for airport improvements. When Straub was jeered by dozens in the crowd, Facilities Committee Chairman Dan Girard — a Glens Falls supervisor — threatened to have the hecklers removed. Straub continued that the runway expansion would provide $90 million in economic benefits for the region.
"It's smart from an economic point of view," he said.
Neal VanDorsten of Bolton said that moving forward with the runway extension was "a no-brainer" considering that it was 95 percent funded by federal and state grants. Any other construction project leveraged so dramatically would prompt local taxpayers to be "hysterical with joy," he said.
"This issue is noting more than a political football," VanDorsten added.
But area residents Larry Waiman and Bonnie MacLean said expanding the runway would compromise local quality of life. Waiman spoke of the aircraft noise, and MacLean cited destruction of wetlands and wildlife habitat.
Mike McCabe warned that while an $8 million construction project was being billed by the county as economic stimulus, the money would likely go to out-of-area contractors, with very few local employees.
"To say Warren County would benefit is not accurate," he said.
Kathleen Sonnabend said that for the decades, county leaders have touted expensive projects as saving taxpayer money or stimulating the economy, but they've ended up costing taxpayers plenty. She cited the bicounty trash burn plant, the cogeneration plant and the county jail as examples.
"The county has been making too many bad decisions that the taxpayers have to pay for," she said. "We have to make sure projects make economic sense."
But past county Economic Development Corp. chairman John Michaels said the runway extension was indeed reasonable. He said that many well-heeled people who routinely flew into the county airport made considerable investments in the area, and that many of them chose to live here because of the airport's proximity.
After the meeting, facilities committee chairman Dan Girard said "mob psychology" had been in play.
"This was a matter of politics and electioneering," he said.
The meeting ended when the library was closed for the night, prompting outcries from the crowd. Although Queensbury supervisor Bill Mason had suggested a follow-up committee meeting to hear more comment, Girard said later that any such meeting should be town-sponsored.
"We heard a lot of statements and accusations, and I respect the fact they disagree," he said, noting that the full Board of Supervisors had thoroughly examined the issues and had twice voted 19-1 to approve the airport expansion. "But this is not about being bullied, it's about making good decisions and moving forward with the airport, and that's what I'm trying to do."


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As part of its mission to support the development of hospice/palliative care, the Irish Hospice Foundation operates a number of grant schemes. These grants offer development opportunities to those who provide or who work in hospice/palliative care services - and to others - in line with the Foundation's strategic plan.
- A. Development activities - (by Annual call and once off grants)
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- D. Hardship fund. A small fund which may be accessed by hospice/palliative care professionals on behalf of patients and their families who may be undergoing severe financial hardship as a result of life-limiting illness. Note that only once-off expenses are considered, and applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. A telephone enquiry is recommended in the first instance.


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Pam McMullin-Messier came to CWU in 2009. Prior to coming to Central, Pam worked at Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State University, Gettysburg College, and Longwood University. While at Central, Pam has served in a number of roles, including on the advisory boards for Women's and Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, McNair Scholars, and Cascadia Hazards Institute. She is also involved with the Curriculum for the Bioregion Initiative through the Washington Center at Evergreen College.
Pam's research revolves around three areas of specialization: Environment, Gender, and Population Studies. Her areas of interest include environmental justice, sustainability, environmental movements, collective behavior, hazards studies, glbtq studies, family and gender studies, reproductive justice, immigrant rights, higher education, population policies, and the OWS movement. She has taught courses in social ecology, gerontology, families, gender, sexualities, demography, and immigration for Sociology; she has also taught in the Environmental Studies program.Pam holds a PhD in Sociology and a graduate certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California (2006), a MA in Sociology from the University of Connecticut (1992), and a BA in Sociology from Central Connecticut State University (1989).


text: Wedding Etiquette secrets Once the summer weather rises, invitations to attend weddings will be flooded. Summer is the most appropriate season to celebrate marriage. Once you receive a similar invitation, you will automatically think about your best outfit, looks and other elements that give you an integrated look of elegance, beauty and presence. But what about the etiquette rules you ...Read More »


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Got my Nexus 4 Phone from Google and it RULES! Absolutely the most intuitive and easy to use phone on the planet. I am hyped… I will have a review in a few days, but quickly: Turned on, signed in & it began downloading apps to match my N7's setup – even changed the wallpaper to match. It auto-updated apps & was ready to use. I decided to give it to my wife. Switched SIM cards, added her gmail account, removed my sync settings, and in 5 minutes, it was HER phone! Blows away iPhone (any)!!! https://bishoptec.com/2012/11/best-smartphone/
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We haven't had too long to wait to see the influence of PAWS on the next batch of Scottish bands coming through! Pinact are a duo; they are loud and punky. The Scottish outfit will release their debut album Stand Still And Rot on 19 May via Kanine Records. Luckily, you can stream the entire album here via Brooklyn Vegan! To catch Pinact live, see dates below:
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Prince William 'challenge' as RAF Valley rescue pilot
Prince William admits his training to qualify as an RAF search and rescue pilot has been "challenging".
The prince, known as Flt Lt William Wales, graduated on Friday after a 19-month programme - six months of which was spent at RAF Valley on Anglesey.
"The course has been challenging, but I have enjoyed it immensely," said the prince.
He will spend the next three years at the base flying rescue missions, potentially all over the UK.
At Friday's ceremony Prince William and fellow trainees received certificates and squadron badges.
Number 50 Sea King operational conversion unit (OCU) course, which included Flt Lt Wales, consisted of four pilots and four rear crew.
Half of those on the course will stay on at RAF Valley and join 'C' Flight of 22 Squadron.
According to the RAF last year 'C' Flight was one of the busiest search and rescue flights in the UK, clocking up 322 rescues.
During the course the students undertook flying and simulator training and learnt how to fly and operate the nine tonne Sea King helicopter.
Training included day and night flights in all weather conditions, over different types of terrain and seas.
The RAF has warned anyone thinking of making a bogus 999 call in the hope of catching a glimpse of the pilot prince could find themselves with a bill running into tens of thousands of pound, to cover the cost of the search and rescue operations.
During his training the prince has taken part in a number of simulated rescue missions over the Irish Sea and the Atlantic and in the mountains of Snowdonia.
The RAF has insisted that no concessions have been made to him because of his status, and that he has passed the training course on merit.
Ahead of the informal ceremony the prince said: "I am really delighted to have completed the training course with my fellow students.
"The course has been challenging, but I have enjoyed it immensely. I absolutely love flying, so it will be an honour to serve operationally with the search and rescue force, helping to provide such a vital emergency service."
Prince William completed 70 hours of live flying plus 50 hours of simulator training to learn how to manoeuvre the Sea King helicopter to the exacting standards demanded by his role - and the RAF.
He will now take up his place as a member of a four-man rescue crew, initially as a co-pilot.
"You are exposed to your weaknesses and therefore have to adapt to them," said Wing Commander Peter Lloyd at RAF Valley.
"The crews have to work with you as a team - there is nowhere to hide in the crew of a helicopter."
It will be a number of weeks before the prince starts his first 24-hour shift as he will have to undergo "acceptance" - learning the terrain and landing sites crews are regularly called out to by flying to the places during day and night exercises.


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text: "To demonstrate the precise control of Touch2O Technology, Delta Faucet developed a custom 'drum kit' along with the Chicago-based percussionist and composer Glenn Kotche, best known for his involvement in the band Wilco. In this 30-second TV commercial, Glenn 'plays' the touch faucets to re-create one of the most popular songs of the 1960s, 'Reach Out, I'll be There.' Precisely in tune with every touch. Touch2O Technology. The First of its Kind." http://glennkotche.com


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Rilakkuma is already dressed up for Christmas. Do you like Santa Rilakkuma, snowman Rilakkuma, socking Rilakkuma or Christmas tree Rilakkuma?
Rilakkuma is already dressed up for Christmas. Do you like Santa Rilakkuma, snowman Rilakkuma, socking Rilakkuma or Christmas tree Rilakkuma?
It's not the first time Rilakkuma wearing shoes, but why he seems to have big feet now?
Rilakkuma, where are you going with the backpack?
Look at those super adorable ears! I want a new phone now!
These super cute San-X characters of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Shappo, Chocopa and Nyanko to collect, each plush charm is reversible and can changable, the back can be used as phone display cleaner!
Rilakkuma has come back from Hawaii, look how they enjoyed and relaxed there!
To celebrate Rilakkuma's 10th anniversary next year, San-X will release the Zodiac Series in January 2013. Each of the plushies represents one of 12 horoscopes of the Zodiac.
I think Virgo and Pisces are the funniest that Rilakkuma dressed like a girl.
Christmas is coming soon! Limited Christmas reindeer edition of Rilakkuma plush toys must be one of the most wanted Christmas gifts for gals! It would be even more surprised with lovely red Christmasy flowers.
Bathtime is one of Rilakkuma's favorite time for relaxation, eating ice, playing soap bubbles…
Eggs can be kawaii, have you ever thought about it? The new Rilakkuma collection is all about eggs: boiled eggs, pan-fried eggs, egg toasts… But will Kiiroitori chick eat any eggs?


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United Nations
General Assembly
Security Council
Distr.: General
27 June 2014
Original: English
General Assembly Security Council
Sixty-eighth session
Agenda item 110
Measures to eliminate international terrorism
Security Council
Sixty-ninth year
Letter dated 27 June 2014 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General
I have the honour to transmit herewith a copy of the statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with regard to a film made in the United States of America whose plot involves insulting and assassinating the supreme leadership of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see annex).
To allow the production and distribution of such a film on the assassination of an incumbent Head of a sovereign State should be regarded as the most undisguised sponsoring of terrorism as well as an act of war.
The United States authorities should take immediate and appropriate actions to ban the production and distribution of the aforementioned film; otherwise, it will be fully responsible for encouraging and sponsoring terrorism.
I should be grateful if you would have the present letter and its annex circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under agenda item 110, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Ja Song Nam
Permanent Representative
Annex to the letter dated 27 June 2014 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General
DPRK Foreign Ministry spokesman blasts U.S. moves to hurt dignity of supreme leadership of DPRK
Pyongyang, 25 June (KCNA) — The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of DPRK released the following statement:
The enemies have gone beyond the tolerance limit in their despicable moves to dare hurt the dignity of the supreme leadership of DPRK.
A preview of a film on insulting and assassinating the supreme leadership of DPRK is floating in broad daylight in the U.S., a kingpin of international terrorism and its cesspool, shocking the world community.
The U.S. has gone reckless in such provocative hysteria as to bribe a rogue film-maker into daring to hurt the dignity of the supreme leadership of DPRK. This act of not fearing any punishment from Heaven is touching off the towering hatred and wrath of the service personnel and people of DPRK.
The above-said practice is, however, a revelation of its fear, as it is taken aback by the bright and rosy future of DPRK under the leadership of the peerless great man and a last-ditch effort of those who are seized by a daydream.
Absolutely intolerable is the distribution of such a film in the U.S., as it is the most undisguised terrorism and an act of war to deprive the service personnel and people of DPRK of their mental mainstay and bring down its social system.
The dignified and worthwhile life that the Korean people enjoy at present and the great changes taking place in the country, as well as everything valuable that will belong to the rosy future when the dreams and ideals of the people will come true, would be unthinkable apart from the supreme leadership of DPRK.
That is why they regard the supreme leadership as dearer than their own lives.
It is their firm determination to mercilessly destroy anyone who dares hurt or attack the supreme leadership of the country even a bit.
Those who defamed our supreme leadership and committed hostile acts against DPRK can never escape the stern punishment to be meted out according to law, wherever they might be in the world.
If the U.S. administration connives at and patronizes the screening of the film, it will invite a strong and merciless countermeasure.
2/2 14-56413"
"Misiva fechada el 27 de Junio de 2014 y enviada por el Representante Permanente de la República Democrática Popular de Corea a las Naciones Unidas, con atención al Secretario General.
El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la RDPC critica acerbamente las acciones de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica dirigidas a afectar la dignidad del liderazgo supremo de la RDPC.
Pyongyan, 25 de Junio (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea) - El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores emitió la siguiente declaración:"
Los enemigos han ido mas allá del límite de la tolerancia en sus acciones reprobables para atreverse a dañar la dignidad del liderazgo supremo de la RDPC.
Estremeciendo a la comunidad mundial, un tráiler de una película cuyo tema es ofender y asesinar al liderazgo supremo de la RDPC se difunde a plena luz del día en los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, capo del terrorismo internacional y sus instituciones inmorales.


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Happy Saturday my Lovelies!!
I hope you're up, awake and that you're having a wonderful day! I know the weather forecast for Denmark is saying windy and rainy (yeah.... woho) So, let's cuddle up with something nice; like a good book. This weeks Author Take Over has been moved from Wednesday to today, and Lindsay Avalon is today going to tell you about her book; Nexus, which is on sale right now, for only $0.99!!! So lean back, enjoy your cup of tea or coffee, and let me show you more:
I am a wife, a programmer, and now an author. I have an adorable mini Schnauzer and more books than I have room for. I love reading romance because no matter what may be happening in my life, I can always count on my books to end happily ever after. The day I met my husband was the day I truly began believing in happily ever after. After hearing me complain a few too many times that I had "nothing" to read despite the hundreds of paperbacks scattered around the house, my husband began suggesting I write my own stories. When I finally took his advice I discovered that although I enjoy my day job as a software engineer, my true calling is to be an author. My sister drilled into me an appreciation for fantasy and mythology, something I try to bring to my books. My debut novel, "Breaking the Nexus", started as a book written for NaNoWriMo and has grown to so much more. It was the conduit that introduced me to a fantastic group of independent authors who have changed my life in unimaginable ways. When I'm not writing, I've found a passion for blogging and interviewing fellow authors. I also love reading, baking, crochet, sewing sock monkeys, playing video games, and all sorts of random crafts. I have an incurable love of rubber duckies and stuffed animals, and I believe nobody should have to grow up if they don't want.
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Demons? Magic? Strange realms filled with mythical creatures? Connor Flynn had no doubt these things existed…in the pages of fictional books. As a homicide detective, he knew evil, witnessed it every day on the job. Even when a series of ritualistic murders begin appearing, he looks to the evidence, not the supernatural. Until the day he found a mysterious woman sitting right in the middle of his latest crime scene. While he searches for a rational explanation, all signs indicate she materialized out of thin air.
A woman in a foreign land…
Locked in battle with a fierce hellbeast one minute, then lying in a pool of blood the next, Sha Phoenix has no idea what happened. A Sorceri within the Mythrian Realm, magic is a way of life, as she manipulates the elements of fire and water. She understands banshees, blood mages, and dragons, not waking to find a sexy detective accusing her of murder. Trapped in the Human Realm, she can be sure of only one thing: the barrier that separates her world from Connor's is weakening by the minute.
A world on the brink of destruction…
Thrown together by fate, Sha and Connor must find a way to put a stop to a killer, bent on destroying the world as they know it.
The Nexus is breaking, and all hell is about to unleash…literally.
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What's the matter, little girl? You thought you were so mighty, but you don't really think you're a match for me, do you?
Shock rippled through her system. Hands flung out to the side to steady her reeling body, she tried to make sense of the voice that had echoed through her mind. Nobody got through her shields so easily. It had taken years of blood, sweat, and getting the living crap beat out of her, physically and psychically, but she'd erected ironclad defenses. They were nearly impenetrable, her one refuge against the voices and emotions that had bombarded her as her gifts matured.
Stupid chit, you're nothing compared to my power. Your shields are pathetic, childsplay for me to circumvent. Face it, Sha Maratreva Phoenix, you are weak. Surrender now and your death will be swift. Tarry, and you will scream, beg for the blessed release of death.
The son of a bitch knew her middle name. Nobody knew her real middle name. It was an ancient name passed down through the generations, the meaning lost to the sands of time. The women who bore it never spoke of it, though Sha had no idea why it mattered. She just remembered her mamai drilling it into her stubborn skull that she should never speak it aloud. Honestly, Sha forgot she even had a second name half the time
Poor, foolish child. So lost in a world too large for you. You obey blindly, a lamb being led to the slaughter, yet you never question why. The true question isn't how I know your name. Rather, it's why were you taught to fear its power?
Who are you? Sha projected.
Ah, the lamb speaks. I am your nightmare, your reckoning, your damnation. I am your Maestro in this deadly dance. Submit to me, little lamb, and perhaps I'll spare one you love. How will you choose who lives to see the end? Your beloved mamai perhaps? Your favorite brother, Achaius, the half-breed bastard? Your best friend, the Elf? Or will it be the weak, human detective? The one who even now, your heart cries for?
Sha felt her blood turn to ice. Fighting invisible bonds that locked her in place, prevented her voice from being heard as she tried to warn Connor of the danger. You cowardly son of a drakan whore.
A low laugh drifted through her mind, the sound not unlike sharpened talons drawn across glass. Such fire inside of you. It will be my great pleasure to break you, to send you to your knees as you beg for the lives of the one you love.


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Grilled Pineapple Whip
Do you know what's fueling this post? No, not a pineapple whip. (I wish.)
A spoonful of Nutella.
Usually I work on my blog during my toddler's naptime, but lately mama's been napping, too. And feeling much too queasy to attempt to describe food in an appetizing way. (I'm 10 weeks pregnant now, in case you missed my announcement post!)
Today I have a little more steam and a spoonful of heaven. I should probably do the dishes, but I'd rather hang out with you guys instead.
I have to say that I've never actually had a real pineapple whip. You know, the ones everyone raves about from Disneyland. I've had a homemade version (which was awesome), but during my grilled pineapple obsession this summer, I wanted to see what it would taste like if the pineapple was grilled first.
I totally stole these prep shots from the Grilled Pineapple Salsa post. No, not stole. Repurposed.
Just cut some grilled pineapple up into chunks and freeze it on a sheet pan. Then when you're ready, throw it in the blender with a can of coconut cream (or milk), some pineapple juice, and buzz it up.
So, is grilling the pineapple worth it? I think so.
You can also use regular frozen pineapple chunks, but try it grilled at least once. It gives it a more intense flavor and sings a little reggae song in your mouth.
Well, almost. It's definitely cheaper than a trip to the Caribbean. Or Disneyland.
Grilled Pineapple Whip (or Sorbet)
Yield: Serves 2-3
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes plus freezing time
- 1/2 of a pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into spears
- 1 cup coconut cream or milk
- 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- Grill pineapple spears on a medium-high grill or on a grill pan. Allow to cool. Cut into smaller chunks (around 1-2 inches) and freeze on a sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a zip top freezer bag for storage.
- Combine the frozen pineapple, coconut cream (or milk) and pineapple juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Watch this 'League of Legends' team's heartwarming reaction to winning the world championship
It's the first time a Chinese team has won the World Championships.
Fan builds giant animatronic wings for ridiculously awesome League of Legends cosplay
It's his first cosplay ever, so no sense going all out, right?
Crimean gamers beat U.S. sanctions to play League of Legends
Russians are no stranger to Internet censorship.
Video game armor gets comfy thanks to a new geek fashion company
Crowdfunding campaign hopes to create unique video game legging designs.
YouTube star Sky Williams makes a promise to everyone with depression
You ain't never had a friend like this League of Legends streamer.
'Nigerian Electronic Army' hacks Reddit
There's a new electronic army in town and, for some reason, it hates esports.
This guy's 8-bit computer cases are all kinds of awesome
Thorkon's cases bring the 8-bit world outside the PC.
Mom interrupts 'League of Legends' streamer in most embarrassing way possible
If only there were a mute button for your mom.
Could the totally nonsexual science of 'braingasms' go mainstream?
With one-on-one therapy sessions, ASMR is moving from the fringes of YouTube to mainstream money-maker.
'League of Legends' gamer posts revenge porn because his girlfriend picked the wrong character
"We literally said to each other, 'If I really hated you, the worst thing you could do is play Lee Sin.' And that's what she did!"
'League of Legends' championships bring world's top teams to L.A.
The grand finals will take place in a sold-out Staples Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 4.
Iranian 'League of Legends' tournament bans female characters
Iranian leaders were concerned that the characters were too provocatively dressed.
Hackers breach 'League of Legends,' access 120,000 credit card numbers
The world's "most played video game" gets gamed.
Pro gamers are officially athletes, according to the U.S. government
International pros can now get visas to come to the U.S. for gaming competitions.


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Reviews For Tirion Flash Mob
Name: Elvewen (Signed) · Date: January 05, 2016 13:07 · For: Chapter 1
Oh wow! I've never read such a light hearted account of the Finwii! Brilliant work as always Himring!
"They sometimes do such things."
I died! Absolutely died laughing here!
Author's Response:
Thank you very much, Elvewen! So glad you enjoyed this!
Name: Fadesintothewest (Signed) · Date: November 30, 2015 5:24 · For: Chapter 1
Oh this is lovely Himring. Just the perfect amount of whimsy that all things elvish should have, imho. As always you tell a lovely, lovely story!
Author's Response:
Thank you very much! I'm glad you think I achieved elvishness here! I think music above all might tend to bring elves together!
Name: ziggy (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2015 12:53 · For: Chapter 1
nice to read a happy scene! Lovely.
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India lost only two wickets to chase down the 103-run target set by England to win the third Test in Mohali inside four days and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Parthiv Patel scored a fifty on his comeback to the Indian team to lead the hosts to a convincing win. He shared a 81-run stand with Cheteshwar Pujara for the second wicket before the latter fell trying to sweep. Murali Vijay was the other wicket to fall for India. He was caught by Joe Root at slips off Chris Woakes. Virat Kohli was the other unbeaten batsman for India.
WATCH VIDEO: India Beat England By 8 Wickets In Mohali
Resuming the day at 78 for the loss of four, England were bowled out for 236 in their second innings, setting India 103 for a win. England lost three wickets in the morning session and went to Lunch at 156 for the loss of seven wickets.
Ravindra Jadeja dismissed nightwatchman Gareth Batty in the second over of the day for a duck, he caught Jos Buttler at deep mid-wicket off Jayant Yadav.
Joe Root defied the Indian bowlers for a long time in his innings of 78 but was dismissed just before Lunch as Ajinkya Rahane took a one-handed catch at slips.
After taking the new ball, Mohammed Shami bowled a couple of bouncers to dismiss Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali is the same over. James Anderson was the last wicket to fall as he was run-out by Jadeja.
England's regular opener Haseeb Hameed, who batted at number eight due to a broken finger, remained not out at 57 for England.
Ashwin took three wickets for India while Jayant, Shami and Jadeja picked up two wickets each for India in the second innings.
The first Test in Rajkot ended in draw but India won the second Test in Vizag to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Both teams head to Mumbai for the fourth Test that begins after an eight-day break on December 8.
Man of the match: Ravindra Jadeja for his heroics with both bat and ball. Under pressure, the left-hander hit his career-best 90 with the bat, and chipped in with contributions with the ball. In the end, the session where he stitched crucial partnerships with Jayant Yadav and Ashwin proved to be the difference between the two sides.


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Carl J. Dreibelbis, 59, of Kutztown R.1, died Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Doris R. (Gackenbach) Dreibelbis.
He was an employee of the borough of Kutztown for 16 years.
Born in Kutztown, he was a son of Morris and Ola (Ferguson) of Kutztown.
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stupid ex!!!!!
Uggghhhh... He b.s.'d me for 3 friggin hours before picking the kids up (for tye first time in 18 days!) Then brings them home at 10:40 pm hyped up on candy, cake and ice...
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Not much activity on the work desk today. These pieces still need finishing. ( The eagle eyed of you may be upset by the very messy heatgun :) )
The weather has been too nice to spend too much time inside so over Easter I took loads of Springtime photographs instead. I adore spring, its colour and fresh scents filling my head.
The wood is filled with a carpet of beautiful yellow celandine,
C.S Lewis mentions celandines in the Lion witch and the wardrobe, when Aslan comes to Narnia and the woods change from ' January to may in a few hours'
the children notice 'Wondrous things happening. Coming suddenly around a corner into a glade of silver birch trees Edmund saw the ground covered in all directions with little yellow flowers- Celandine'
The trees are brimming with blossom.
Everywhere new life appears.
Isn't he gorgeous! :)