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Just five years ago, the American coal industry was looking strong. Business was good. Opponents of climate change regulation had kept a Democratic-controlled legislature from enacting meaningful carbon-reduction legislation. With renewable energy in its infancy, nuclear power plant construction stalled, and due to the higher cost of natural gas, there was no immediate alternative on the horizon to replace the dirtiest fossil fuel.
But times have changed, and the market value of coal companies has collapsed. The four largest coal companies were worth a combined $21.7 billion dollars in June 2010. Now they're worth $1.2 billion. Two other large coal concerns, Patriot and James River, have both filed for bankruptcy in recent years. And one market analyst told the Financial Times in February to expect "multiple bankruptcies in US coal over the next 12-18 months."


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Many hours have been spent developing a suspension system to become the best suspension system available for the 997. We are oustanded by the results. We claim that this is the most superior suspension system available for a Porsche.
-Titanium body for light weight and instant recovery making this system work faster the any other system on the market
-Adjustment for bump and rebound, high speed and low speed damping
-Motorsport sized pistons and seals for increased strength and reliability
-Ride height adjustable
-Superior ride
-Promotes astonishing levels of traction
This system is fitted to the Oakley Racing 997 GT3 Cup Car.
You will not find a better system than this.

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"It's been okay working here at TD. It's a learning experience. I personally enjoy it myself. It has its pros and cons. I've been working here for four and a half years. I started in JE. I like both TD and JE. I've met different people and friends. Everyday something is changing. Something changes every day. Managers, drastic changes. The staff is pretty decent. I can't complain. This is my family. We have our ups and our downs." - Sharon, TD
This is the first post in a series that highlights Yale Dining staff members, who serve students every day of the week.
YaleSpeaks is an ongoing photo campaign that captures people and places in the Yale commmunity.


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Suicide Squad will star two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith ("The Pursuit of Happyness," "Ali," upcoming "Focus") as Deadshot; Tom Hardy ("The Dark Knight Rises," upcoming "Mad Max: Fury Road") as Rick Flagg; Margot Robbie ("The Wolf of Wall Street," upcoming "Focus," the "Tarzan" movie) as Harley Quinn; Oscar winner Jared Leto ("Dallas Buyers Club," "Alexander") as the Joker; Jai Courtney ("Divergent," upcoming "The Water Diviner") as Boomerang; and Cara Delevingne ("Anna Karenina," upcoming "Pan") as Enchantress.
David Ayer returns to the studio where he wrote 'Training Day' and brings his incredible ability to craft multidimensional villains to this iconic DC property with a cast of longtime Warner collaborators Will Smith and Tom Hardy, and other new and returning favorites: Margot, Jared, Jai and Cara. We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble, under Ayer's amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero.
Ayer is also writing the script for "Suicide Squad," which is being produced by Charles Roven ("The Dark Knight" trilogy, upcoming "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice") and Richard Suckle ("American Hustle"). Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as executive producers.
Suicide Squad is slated for release on August 5, 2016.


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The Balanced Lifestyle Checklist
Use R.O.C.K to help you make decisions for health
All day long we are bombarded with things you should and shouldn't do to lead a healthy lifestyle. It's exhausting. It can make you feel guilty. It can be complete rubbish. It can be totally unachievable and unrealistic.
Applying my R.O.C.K principles, I have distilled all that stuff into a checklist. I use this as a simple mental guide to help me make decisions throughout my day that get me closer to a healthy lifestyle rather than away from it.
This doesn't mean you should feel guilty about that burger or those cocktails (Note: FUN TIME is one of the items!!!). This is about removing some of the decision fatigue that goes with trying to be healthy AND balanced, creating a natural flow to your day.
You may find this useful, or perhaps not. If you do apply it to your day, I'd love to hear about it. Send me a quick note or leave a comment on Facebook.
Grace x
1. Hydration
If you think you drink a lot of water at the moment….Drink More! Mild dehydration is the number one cause for daytime fatigue. Aim between 2-3 litres per day.
2. Sleep
Continuous Sleep… ideally 7-9 hours of undisturbed sleep. Make your room a batcave, pitch black, all technical equipment off or not in the room, use eye mask and earplugs living in a city. This might be hard to achieve, and don't let this add extra stress. Just try to prioritise sleep where you can.
3. Exercise
Move More! The more you move the more calories you burn...if you have a sedentary job, try organising meetings out of the office or set alarms on your phone to stand up every hour. Take the stairs rather than the escalator or lift. Get off a stop earlier on your commute and walk the rest of the way. If you think about it, you can infuse your day with more movement without sacrificing too much of your important time and therefore not taking you away from all of your duties in the office and at home.
4. Hobbies/Fun Time
Do something for yourself that's constructive! An activity that adds to you as a person and gives a sense of purpose. Do it with a friend(s) or use the time to take time out from the noise. My hobbies are mostly centered around sports (and having an active hobby is great) but it doesn't have to be. Knitting, painting, yodeling, it all counts if it gives you an uplifting feeling, if it relaxes you, if you feel balanced afterwards.
5. Nutrition
If it:
- Flies in the sky
- Swims in the sea
- Grows on trees or in the ground
- Grazes on the grass
You are halfway there, in getting a balanced healthy diet!
6. Stress Management
Be Grateful & Breathe! To manage stress and anxiety I use a grateful log where I write 10 things I'm grateful for that day just before I go to sleep. I also meditate for 10 minutes every morning when I get up with the Headspace.com app. This is how I manage my stress.
This is different for everyone. Find something that is realistic for you - a reminder in your calendar to take 5 deep breaths with your eyes closed once a day, a walk around the block to cool your head, taking the time to greet people in the morning with a genuine smile or making sure you say thank you where it is deserved, all of these things can contribute to feeling more in control of your emotions and your state of mind.
7. Mobility
The more mobile you are the better you move! I like to do Yoga to help build mobility and stability which complements my weight training and sport. Many of the people I train have mobility issues due to being sat a desk most of the day, by using yoga techniques this allows my clients to improve their range of motion (and has a nice mindfulness effect as well!).


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Gearbox Software has announced Borderlands 2 VR – a unique single-player experience for the PlayStation VR.
In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Gearbox producer Brian Burleson noted "we didn't just cram Borderlands into a headset and call it a day – we did copious research into how VR plays best to update the experience so you can now fully sink your eyes into the wild and mayhem-filled world of Pandora."
The game will offer new VR-specific mechanics and skills, including a new "bullet-time" ability. Called "BAMF Time" (BadAss Mega Fun Time), the new ability will give players the "speed and reflexes of a rabid skag", allowing them to dodge bullets, "pull off 360 no-scope headshots," or combine with Action Skills for even more powerful attacks.
The four original vault hunters from Borderlands 2 will be available to play, with upgraded skill trees to incorporate the new BAMF ability.
While a lack of multiplayer is disappointing, having any excuse to dive back into Borderlands is enough for me. Here's hoping this is more playable than that terrible Vita port.
Borderlands 2 VR releases for PSVR on December 14.


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It is vital for a Christian to protect his eyes or he will find himself growing weary in his walk. I'm not talking about protecting one's eyes from things we should not be looking at (like unsightly billboards) but from looking at our life's circumstances.
It is when we look at our own circumstances that we become dissatisfied and we then begin to covet. We become jealous of others who are not stricken with the illness that we have. We hear ourselves saying, "Others cannot know what I am going through because they do not have the problems that I have." The moment we take our eyes off the Lord and place them on our problems, we will grow weary.
~1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Did you notice the reference to the "lust of the eyes"? You may wonder what this has to do with the topic of growing weary. When we begin to look at what we feel is wrong in our lives, it is very easy to become covetous. Ole slew foot will be sure to kick you when you're down, my friend! He will make sure that the grass you are looking at on the other side of that fence will appear to be a whole lot greener than your own! You will become resentful of your lot in life and you will desire what others have. You may not covet their belongings, but you will resent your own life for not being like theirs – what appears to be care free.
"Why do I have to be the one who is sick when Jean Jones seems to have everything in life?" This statement is a direct result of the lust of the eyes. This person would not notice that Jean seems to have everything in life if she had not looked at her own circumstances and compared them with Jean's.
Changing Our View
It is critical that we change how we view our circumstances. God's Word teaches us how to do this. Use your eyes to focus on someone else's needs rather than your own. Allow God to let you be a blessing to someone else. God can see when a need must be met and if you allow Him, He will use you to meet a need. Have you heard the statement, "God wants you to be Jesus with skin on"? We have the Holy Spirit residing within us and His goal is to mold us into the image of Jesus Christ. Allow the Holy Spirit to use you – each time you do, you become more and more like Christ. When we yield ourselves to the Spirit's will, God is glorified.
God would be glorified if He healed you right now or took away whatever trial you are experiencing. However, God may receive more glory by allowing you to go through the trial to help others.
So, where should you start? Look within your own church family. Look for those who are lonely or hurting. Often times they are the ones who are quiet and probably do not get the opportunity to fellowship with others very much. They are sadly left out for one reason or another.
~1 John 4:7-12, Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Our church has a membership directory and it is a good place to start. Take your church's directory and write little facts you know beside each member. For example: Jane Smith has chemo from June through August; John Green is a recent widower and has no family living nearby; Mary is caring for her invalid mother; Susie's husband is not saved and she does not get much Christian fellowship with other ladies, etc. If you personally do not know what the needs are, call your Pastor or the church secretary. They are usually the first to know when a need has arisen in the church. You can also glean from the weekly prayer bulletin.
Everyone has a need in their lives, my friend. Everyone! Use your eyes to see what these needs are and then focus your efforts on meeting those needs using the talents God has given to you.
Use your talents
Every one of us has a talent given by God above. You may not view your abilities as a talent given from God but they truly are. As each part of our body is needed to make a fully-functional human body, so is each talent and ability given to make Christ's fully-functional precious church! We can't all be good cooks because we also need someone to work on the Pastor's computer when it goes down.
Are you a good cook? Make some extra food at your next meal for someone who could use a "touch" from the Lord. Notice I said, "from the Lord"? Your talents are to be used for the glory of God, not yours. Be that "Jesus with skin on" and let the Lord meet their need through you. When you are a humble and willing servant, you accomplish the Master's tasks no matter if you receive a thank you or not. Your joy will come from being willing to be used of God.
If you cannot deliver the meal yourself, ask someone else in your church if they would like to do so. Some people don't like to cook but they don't mind delivering a meal to someone in need. God will put the two of you together and you'll make a good team. Working together strives to make your church family a well rounded, fully-functional family. Each one using his/her talent for the Lord! Maybe someone else likes to make cards and has one that could be included with the meal. As well, maybe someone else has a beautiful flower garden and would like to include a bouquet of flowers. Do you see how God can be glorified through your abilities? The meal deliverer can also keep an eye open for things that may need to be done in the dear Saint's home. For example, as she sits and chats for a bit, she can see if housework is needed. When can let the church secretary know this and the house cleaning can be assigned to ladies who love to do this. Or if a shutter is falling off a window, or any other fix-it project, etc. She can call the Pastor and let him know so he can assign it to one of his men.
Maybe you are home bound yourself but want to help others? Pick up the phone and call someone in need of an encouraging word. You would be amazed how much of a blessing it is for a dear bed ridden Saint to receive a call just because someone cared about them! Even if it is just to say that the Lord had laid them on your heart and you wanted to say, "Hi."
Do you like to write? Send a card or just a short note. I have found that God will usually cause someone's name in my church directory to "pop out" at me. This person will come up to me later and tell me that my note was exactly what they needed that day. Although I feel great that my card was appreciated, I feel wonderful that the Lord met the need of that dear Saint.
Can you spare a few hours to do someone's grocery shopping who is home bound? Do you like to clean? How about offering to clean a new Momma's house because her hands are full with a colicky baby. Do you love to play the piano? Go to a nursing home and play for the elderly. When my husband was in the hospital for his cancer surgery, a dear lady would go up and down the hallways playing her harp! You could hear sound as she rounded the corner and the melodies of the harp calmed the heart! Now here is a lady who was using her talent to be a blessing to those who are bed ridden. Was she a Christian? I don't know. But what a blessing she was to this lady as I sat there watching my beloved sleeping. It was as if the Lord was reaching out to me and calming my weary spirit!
What do you do best? What gifts has God given to you? The possibilities are endless! Everyone has a talent that God has blessed them with. Use your talent for the glory of God!
When we are yielded to the Holy Spirit's guidance, He is busy at work in the lives of others at the same time that He is directing us. He will use us to minister to those in need. So let's be diligent. When we are serving God in this capacity, He will bless us and will help us not to grow weary in our Christian walk. It will amaze you how much your outlook on your own circumstances will change for the good even though your own trials have not improved!
I pray that today's devotional has been a blessing to you. I have often felt as though God couldn't use me. My abilities are writing and being an encourager – whether that is here on this blog or in a note card or phone call, I can use them. This allows the God of Glory to reveal Himself to those in need!
Won't you be yielded today? It is wonderful to know that you are needed by God. It is wonderful to know that despite your physical impairments, you can still be used to encourage the life of another! My spiritual mother has fibromyalgia. Despite the excruciating pain that she suffers 24/7, she ministers to the lost by sending out devotionals, tracts, Bibles, etc. She ministers to the sick by sending care packages with music, literature, etc. This is her ministry despite her circumstances. She may not see reward this side of Heaven, but once she goes home to be with the Lord, she will meet all those Saints whose lives she has touched.
Let God use you, my friend. Do not be weary in well doing! Continue for the cause of Christ. Look at what He suffered through yet He continued. He knew what He would have to go through, yet He continued. Press on for the glory of God! God will combine your abilities with those in your church family and together He will use your talents for His ultimate glory!
© Kate Plourde 2009
The picture above was taken by Carol Meyers and used here with her permission. She has traveled to some of the most beautiful places in the world and has captured so many pictures which depict peace and tranquility. Thank you, Carol, for allowing me this opportunity to use your work!


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I know it's an ugly one. You don't have to try to think of something nice to say about it. I started it a few months ago and then set it aside to get through the holidays. Tonight I was finally inspired to finish it.
My plan is to use it for a Halloween table runner. I want to set a table in orange, green and purple. I still need to make four more blocks, though I doubt that they will be the exact same. I think this one deserves a special place of honor right in the middle (where it will be covered with the centerpiece!).


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I'm trying to read more plays in 2017 and also post brief thoughts on what I've read. For my first script review roundup of the year: an obscure play by Lue Morgan Douthit, an acclaimed comedy by Stephen Karam, and two quite different plays by Craig Lucas.
Honor Bright: A Play in Two Acts by Lue Morgan Douthit
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Meet Edie Barrett Barnett. She has emotionally distant parents named Charles and Marian, and dutiful older siblings named Chip and Kate, and a loyal family cook/nanny named Sarah, and a boyfriend at Harvard Med named Jessie, and a sensible sidekick named Janet. She has a mischievous streak and a drinking problem and a desperate need to rebel against her family's strict expectations.
In short, Edie is the epitome of a troubled WASP girl, but that means Honor Bright sometimes feels more like an anthropological study than a drama. The play is a series of vignettes from Edie's high school and college years, as she tries to figure out how her life became a downward spiral. Edie (played by three different actresses) is a reasonably complex character, but everyone else in the play is a one-dimensional archetype. Maybe that's because Edie filters the story through her own perspective and fails to recognize the full humanity of her friends and family, but it can feel like she's stacking the deck. At the same time, the play's tragedy is how the other characters fail to recognize Edie's full humanity: unable to understand how alienated she feels, they dismiss her as a "moody" girl who just needs to "get over it." WASP emotional repression cuts both ways.
The playwright, Lue Morgan Douthit, is best known these days as the longtime dramaturg and literary manager for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Honor Bright, her M.A. thesis play, was produced Off-Broadway in 1984.
Speech & Debate by Stephen Karam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Speech & Debate is about three smart, alienated, awkward high school students in Salem, Oregon, brought together by a sex scandal involving their drama teacher. As a former teenage misfit from Oregon, I may be predisposed to love it. But I think lots of people will enjoy this funny, offbeat, clever script.
The three protagonists—frustrated theater-geek Diwata, dogged journalism-nerd Solomon, and cynical ex-Portlander Howie—are excellent roles for young actors. Stephen Karam expertly wrings humor from how teenagers can be confident and tech-savvy and smarter than adults give them credit for, while also completely unaware of their own vulnerabilities and follies.
Each of the play's scenes is named and loosely modeled after a speech-and-debate event (Extemporaneous Commentary, Declamation, etc.), and in its 100 minutes, the play makes use of a remarkable range of communication techniques: instant messages, podcasting, interpretive dance, radio journalism, and more. Through this variety of media, the message comes through loud and clear: these kids are desperate to be heard.
Reckless by Craig Lucas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
There's an entire sub-genre of American drama in which, through forces beyond her control, a sweet but scattered woman gets thrown into increasingly bizarre situations involving an array of oddball characters. These plays tend to be fast-paced lampoons of television, psychiatry, the nuclear family, and all the other ways in which we try to pretend that everything is all right. And while your initial reaction such a play is likely to be "How wacky!", by the end of it you may be saying, instead, "How sad!" Christopher Durang has written several plays like this; David Lindsay-Abaire's Fuddy Meers is another example. And after reading Craig Lucas' Reckless, from the mid-1980s, I'm willing to bet that it helped codify a lot of the elements of this sub-genre. It's the story of a young wife and mother named Rachel who is forced to flee her house in bathrobe and slippers one Christmas Eve after her husband confesses he's hired a hitman to kill her. From there, the play mounts a satirical assault on the institutions and customs of "normal" American life. No one's who they say they are; psychiatrists are useless; bizarre violent crimes abound. And if Rachel makes a reckless decision or two along the way, it's only because, as another character says, "life's been reckless with [her]."
Small Tragedy by Craig Lucas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
For most of its length, Small Tragedy is a sharply observed backstage comedy about 6 people in 1990s-era Boston trying to stage a small-scale production of Oedipus Rex. The characters are the usual suspects—the pompous director, the earnest young actor—plus a handsome and taciturn Bosnian refugee, whose presence spurs romantic intrigue as well as conversations about the relevance of Greek tragedy. The dense overlapping dialogue, frequent use of split scenes, and minimal stage directions pose a worthy challenge to directors, actors, readers, and theatergoers.
However, near the end of Act Two, there are some sudden and implausible plot twists, followed by a rushed ending. The mood of the play shifts from easygoing comedy to portentous drama. This all seems intended to illustrate how we (like Oedipus) are willfully oblivious to the true, tragic nature of things, and possibly even make us feel guilty for preferring the low-stakes humor of Act One. But this shift in tone, and this thematic point, seems like it'd be very hard to pull off in performance.


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This is a bit behind in season, but what's been going on with summer projects.
I have been having my art printed on Spoonflower fabric; silky faille & organic cotton knit. The summer took a turn and the projects progressed into not just one single dress but into apparel. I wish I could be a little better with timing, but here we go.
Dress Project 3
Designed from my painting "Market Day"
Designed from my painting "Market Day"
Dress Project 4
Designed from my painting "Midnight Blossoms"
Then an extra project came up when Spoonflower had a sale on new fabric. This sheer chiffon inspired kimonos. I have made only 3 and here is the first. I was lucky enough to have documentarian, Dr. Susan Ericcson model for the day.
When I say I made, what I mean is that wonderful, seamstress, Diana Maldonado did the sewing. I have been so lucky to have worked with her on all the dress projects and now kimonos. She is a master!
Designed from my painting "The First Revolution"


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NTFS Alternate Streams
October 13, 2016
A little known feature of the NTFS file system is the ability to add "streams", which are much like files, but hidden within a "normal" file. This can serve as a way to add custom metadata to a file without any standard tool noticing – the file size reported by standard APIs does not change, even though the added streams consume disk space. This is also a possible technique for malware to hide literally "in plain sight", as these streams can be added to any file (PE or not), without anything looking suspicious with most standard tools. To create...
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Where: 4805 NE Antioch Rd. Kansas City, MO 64119
When: Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day (2-3 hour shifts available)
Size: 5-10 volunteers needed
Details: Volunteers will rake yards and complete small landscaping projects for disabled elderly. All ages welcome. Volunteers will need to provide their own rakes and work gloves while clients will provide leave bags. Please sign-up before Oct. 1 if possible. NSC promotes the physical, mental and social well-being of older adults and assisting them in maintaining their dignity, continued productivity and independence.


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Whether you like to wear makeup or not, moisturizer is a staple for your skin. It's one of the most important part of your skin care regime. Your skin will dehydrate if it's not moisturized well every day and it can lead to premature aging. How to find the best moisturizer out there? Here are some tips for choosing the right one.
Oily Skin
One myth in the beauty world is that oily skin doesn't need moisturizer. This could not be any more wrong! Washing your face can strip the natural oil on your skin, it's why sometimes your face feel so tight after you washed it. This condition will send a signal to your skin to produce more oil so your skin won't feel so dry. The thirstier your skin in moisture, the more it will produce oil. We love philosophy Hope in A Jar Oil Free Gel as it's oil free with gel formula which absorbs quickly rather than sitting on top on your skin making your skin feel greasy.
Dry Skin
If you have natural dry skin, then moisturizing well is a must every day! Find a moisturizer that will give you a lot of hydration and also can soothe your skin because dry skin is prone to redness. You need a moisturizer that will moisturize and reduce the redness. Look for a moisturizer with lactic acid (to help reduce the redness), glycerin (to help the skin store the moisture), and hyaluronic acid (to lock the moisture). Nuxe Crème Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin has a richer texture like cream instead of lotion to help lock the moisture in longer.
Combination Skin
It's frustrating sometimes to have the 'in-between' skin type. You're not sure what to have since you have two different skin conditions on your skin. Choosing moisturizer for combination skin is a no brainer, there's plenty of them out there. We recommend Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel as we have seen online reviews that rave about how this product has worked perfectly through all stages of life…from greasy teen skin to dryer mature skin, and every stage in between. It's a great moisturizer that will help your skin balanced.
Normal Skin
Bless you and your best skin ever! Normal skin still needs to moisturizer simply to keep it hydrated and protected from pollution (especially in Jakarta's weather). Any texture will work on your skin, so choose something that you are comfortable with for your every day needs. If you like rich texture, opt for cream, but if you like your skin to feel less greasy, choose a lighter one lotion or gel. We recommend Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturizer as it has a lightweight cream formula with a rich, moist feeling, but it doesn't feel greasy at all.
Sensitive Skin
First thing first, you have to test out the moisturizer on a small area of your skin and see if it reacts or not. If not, you can go on using that moisturizer on your face. If you have sensitive skin, you need to find products that are free of fragrance, acids, and dyes. The less ingredients the moisturizer has, the more unlikely your skin will react to it. We love Avène Xeracalm Cream! Not only was it voted for Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin by ALLURE's 2016 Best of Beauty Winner, this moisturizer is also formulated without any preservatives, parabens or fragrances and directly targets itching, redness and irritation for skin prone to atopic dermatitis and eczema.
Zalonku.com is a go-to guide for girls to discover makeup, hairstyles, nails and beauty inspirations and where to get them in Jakarta.


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CT injected through nitrogen displaces fluids from the borehole, and potentially dangerous gases from pipelines and pressure vessels, and also conducts pressure/leak tests.
During coiled tubing jetting, nitrogen is used to displace fluids from the borehole. As the fluids are displaced and the pressure exerted on the reservoir decreases, the hydrocarbon begins to flow.
Nitrogen is also used to displace potentially dangerous gases from pipelines and pressure vessels, as it is inert and hence, nonflammable.
In addition, nitrogen can be used for pressure/leak testing as part of the process of commissioning installations.


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Friday, March 22, 2013
Lent Photo Day 38: Alone
Lent Photo Day 38: Alone. Sometimes life can seem like an empty box. #rethinkchurch #40days #catchingup
I took this photo on the mission trip. The kids had completely emptied a box that was almost as tall as me, at the start of the project.
This photo represented the theme: Alone.
It's empty.
Sometimes life is like this.
But rather than stay empty, we just need to find a way to fill up our "box" with good things - friends, family and more.
What are you filling your box up with today?
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Labels: Faith Matters, Lent Photo A Day, Ramblings
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Santa Cruz Dream Inn Resort Hotel
The Santa Cruz Dream Inn Resort Hotel is the ideal venue for an oceanfront wedding, reception or rehearsal dinner. You'll be just steps from the sand for a beach wedding, and with recent renovations this favorite beach hotel now features banquet space with panoramic views of the Monterey Bay.
A professional special events staff will guide you in creating an amazing wedding that reflects your personal style. All Santa Cruz Dream Inn Resort Hotel Wedding Packages include the following:
- Valet parking for attendees
- Event room rental
- Dance floor
- Cake Table
- Gift table
- Event Planning and Coordination
- All standard house tables, chairs, linens, napkins, votives, china, glass, and silver
- Romantic rose petal turn-down and specialty amenities
This Santa Cruz resort hotel lets your out-of-town relatives and friends stay in guestrooms with panoramic views of the Monterey Bay. The Dream Inn is located on the beach next to the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, so guests can easily explore Santa Cruz during their stay. The on-site Aquarius Restaurant serves fresh organic produce and local sustainable seafood as well as regional wines.[mappress mapid="3″]
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- Contact: Aurora Smith
- Phone: 831-460-5008
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- Address: 175 West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Visit online: dreaminnsantacruz.com


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I woke up this morning with a stinkbug in my hair. It farted and left a terrible smell.
I had to get up and shower immediately. I did get to smack it three times with a hammer and then burnt it with my lighter. I enjoyed this.
The nasty creatures have become a menace and are now my roommates.
The other day there was one on the bristles of my toothbrush. I shrieked like I always do when I'm startled and pitched the toothbrush into the un-flushed toilet.
The toothbrush was floating on top of a dookie–the stinkbug, captain of a stinking ship. I'm sure it thought I was attacking it with an out-of-this-world odor.
Oh well, there goes another one down the drain.
I am going to torture the next stinkbug. I tortured roommates before, but that was in college. I may pull a leg off or cover him with preparation H. Stinkbugs watch out: I've got insecticide, a hammer, tweezers, and a magnifying glass ready to go.


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POSTED BY Paul Moro ON 4:43 pm, November 11, 2009 - POSTED IN Quick laughs
"Chronological age does not have anything to do with a player of (Damon's) genetics." – Scott Boras
Well, sure. Had Jesus Christ been around longer, I'm pretty sure that he would've been able to OPS over 1.000 well into his sixties. He was just that special.


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Pallavi Falls In Kunj Arms! Tashan-e-Ishq 12th August 2016 Written Updates :- ZEE TV most fabulous exciting show, Tashan-e-Ishq looks like an awesome delightful show, which gives the tremendous voltage drama that applies to the Tashan-e-Ishq supporters.
Tashan-e-Ishq 12th August 2016 Written Update
The popular TV series Tashan-e-Ishq generally used to produce goose bumps to the spectators with its never ejecting dilemma way and quickly the another crux of the program is to showcase in the brand-new episodes that, Pallavi (Charu Asopa) falls and comes in Kunj's (Naman Shaw) arms. After that Twinkle (Jasmin Bhasin) sees that and Kunj looks at Twinkle and gets upset, Pallavi smiles.
Actually, Twinkle says don't stress, I am your little girl, I know how to answer individuals, you are likewise with me, you are my quality and good example, we will handle everything, I recognize what I need, Leela says stay solid and believe yourself, and God is with you, also she kisses Twinkle's temple, Twinkle smiles.
Where In the last episode, Yuvi says to Kunj that Twinkle lets you know no means no, she demanded space and time, and young men like you are called stalkers, After that, Kunj tells I am certain you more likely than not arranged something as well, let me know whats up in your psyche? Yuvi smiles at him.
In the upcoming episodes, Pallavi slips and falls in Kunj's arms. Twinkle sees this, Kunj takes a gander at Twinkle and gets tensed, Pallavi smirks.
Pallavi says to Usha that Kunj is blameless yet Twinkle is playing with his emotions, I am certain she more likely than not left ID card intentionally so Kunj would go behind her and beseech her and she might have fits.
A few young ladies want to make young men keep running behind them and Twinkle is one of them, and Usha gets excited.
Leela tells to Twinkle that I am happy for you for not quitting and attempting to discover an approach to living, it's decent to see you buckling down yet this general public never permits the lady to live alone.
Individuals continue getting some information about spouse and all, I am the greatest case of this, I made enormous business and raised you yet individuals continue getting some information about my significant other. Twinkle says don't stress.
I am your little girl, I know how to answer individuals, you are likewise with me, you are my quality and good example, we will handle everything.
I realize what I need, Leela says stay solid and trust yourself, God is with you, she kisses Twinkle's brow, Twinkle grins.


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Section 12.02: Sale of assets other than in regular course of business
Section 12.02. SALE OF ASSETS OTHER THAN IN REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS
(a) A corporation may sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of its property, otherwise than in the usual and regular course of business, on the terms and conditions and for the consideration determined by the corporation's board of directors, if the board of directors proposes and the shareholders entitled to vote approve the proposed transaction.
(b) The board of directors may condition its submission of the proposed transaction to the shareholders on any basis.
(c) When seeking the approval of the shareholders, the corporation shall notify each shareholder, whether or not entitled to vote, of the proposed shareholders' meeting in accordance with section 7.05. The notice shall also state that the purpose, or 1 of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider the sale, lease, exchange or other disposition, as the case may be, of all, or substantially all, the property of the corporation, otherwise than in the usual and regular course of business, and shall contain or be accompanied by a description of the proposed transaction.
(d) The shareholders may approve the terms and conditions of the proposed transaction, and the consideration to be received by the corporation, as previously determined by the board of directors or may fix, or authorize the board of directors to fix, the terms and conditions of the proposed transaction and the consideration to be received by the corporation.
(e) Unless (1) a greater percentage vote, or one or more additional separate voting groups, is required by the articles of organization, pursuant to subsection (a) of section 7.27, by the bylaws, pursuant to section 10.21, or by the board of directors, acting pursuant to subsection (c) of section 12.02, or (2) the articles provide for a lesser percentage vote, in accordance with subsection (b) of section 7.27, approval of the transaction requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the shares entitled generally to vote on the matter by the articles of organization, and in addition two-thirds of the shares in any voting group entitled to vote separately on the matter by the articles, by the bylaws, or by action of the board of directors pursuant to subsection (c) of section 12.02.
(f) After such a transaction is approved by shareholders, but before it has been consummated, it may be abandoned by the corporation without further shareholder action, subject to any contractual rights which may have arisen.
(g) A transaction that constitutes a pro rata distribution of the corporation's property to its shareholders is governed by section 6.40 and not by this section.


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'Tis the season when it's time to start pulling out the Christmas decorations and gearing up for the holiday season ahead. This year, we are excited to announce a new and unique way to support New Day Foster Home this holiday season. We are partnering with Scarlet Threads, and anything you purchase through our affiliate link on their site will earn New Day Foster Home a 20% commission. Spend $20 and New Day Foster Home gets $4. Spend $100 and we receive $20. It's a simple way for you to do some Christmas shopping and help support our foster home at the same time.
But it's more than that, too. When you purchase products from Scarlet Threads, you are supporting the work of their partner artisans. Everything Scarlet Threads produces is made right here in our little village of Qingyundian by some of our friends and neighbors. Scarlet Threads pays the artisans a fair wage for their work, so you can feel good knowing that what you purchased wasn't made at the cost of someone else's well-being. Deng makes beautiful handmade aprons like the one pictured above, and Lao Yan makes these amazing Christmas ornaments... twisting Chinese characters with meanings like Faith, Hope, Love, Gift, and Joy out of little pieces of colorful wire. Our Foster Home Christmas trees are going to be decked out with some of his handiwork this year, and your tree can have some of the same touches of China.
In addition to paying their partner artisans fairly, Scarlet Threads gives back to adoption and orphan care related causes with the profits of their work. They support adoptive families by providing a generous fundraising program with zero risk and have given several adoption grants to in-process families. They've also partnered with us to meet various medical and surgical needs of children here at New Day.
In short, it's a little company with a big heart that was started right here in New Day's hometown, and we're excited to be partnering with them this year. We hope you enjoy doing some of your Christmas shopping at Scarlet Threads... just don't forget to use our affiliate link so that we can earn a 20% commission off anything you purchase!


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Event Overview: The World's Largest Golf Outing™ (WLGO) is a one day golf event comprised of a four person team playing an 18 or 9 hole scramble; most golf events will be played on the same day and schedule to start at the same time (local). The events are open to all amateur golfers of either gender to benefit Fisher House Foundation (FHF). WLGO will be played on Monday, August 5th via a shotgun start at the time associated with your specific course. The course date and start time are subject to change. Please check your local course for exact event information.
Eligibility and Rules of Golf: WLGO is open to all amateur golfers. At least two team members must be 18 years of age or over. An official USGA handicap is not required to participate. Employees of Billy Casper Golf and persons working in any capacity at the local events are ineligible for prizes. Participants assume personal responsibility for ensuring that their amateur status under PGA/USGA rules is not adversely affected by participation in these events.
Play is governed by the current USGA Rules of Golf and local rules for each course. Local rules will be provided by each course and will be available on-site upon request. Questions with respect to the rules of golf and scoring will be settled by the on-site course staff presiding over the event, whose decision will be final.
Entries/Registration Fees: Participants will enter by logging-on to WorldsLargestGolfOuting.com, completing the registration form, and paying the registration fee. Registration fees are non-refundable. Please see Substitution Section for additional details. WLGO organizers reserve the right to reject any application that, in its sole discretion, is incomplete, not compliant with the terms and conditions of WLGO, or is otherwise ineligible. Openings for each local event are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis at the time of reservation.
The Organizer is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected or otherwise undelivered mail, or entries that cannot be processed due to phone, network, electronic or computer hardware or software failure, or technical failures of any kind. Online registration will remain open to allow for walk ups should the event have space.
Substitutions: Substitutes are permitted for registered team members at the local events. Event organizers must be advised of substitutions no later than 3 hours prior to the event start. If a registered participant must cancel and a substitute cannot be found, that team plays with one less team member. If then playing as a threesome, one member of the threesome may on a rotational basis hit or putt an extra time to compensate for the fourth person. Teams with only two players will be combined with other teams of two players. Players who sign up as singles will be paired up with other singles. Twosomes and Singles are encouraged to reach out to their golf course if they wish to be paired up with another twosome or single.
Donations: Participants through peer 2 peer team fundraising pages are encouraged but not required to raise additional money for charity. 100% off these peer 2 peer donations will go directly to our charitable beneficiaries. All donations are non-refundable. Please make checks payable to World's Largest Golf Outing - Charity Donation. These donations will be processed through the WorldsLargestGolfOuting.com website and sent directly to Fisher House Foundation.
The Organizer is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected or otherwise undelivered mail, or donations that cannot be processed due to phone, network, electronic or computer hardware or software failure, or technical failures of any kind. Offline donations must be brought or mailed to your local participating golf course, and donations mailed directly to the WLGO Headquarters will not be accepted. Any donation made after Friday, August 9th cannot count towards a teams final fundraising total.
Event Format: The format for all local events will be a four person team, 18 or 9-hole (depending on the course), scramble competition. In a scramble competition each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The better of the second shots is determined, and then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed.
Each group competes as a team for the LOWEST TEAM SCORE and HIGHEST FUNDRAISING TEAM day of the event. Please see Event Rules for complete details.
If there is a tie at the local event the winning team will be decided by a match of cards beginning at the highest handicap hole.
There will be a shotgun start for each of the local events. Each local event starting time is published on their course page on the WorldsLargestGolfOuting.com, and will be confirmed with participants by email at least 48 hours in advance of the event. All players must personally register on-site at least 60 minutes prior to the start time and must be at the starting point at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. Failure to do so may result in a team being assessed a penalty or forfeiting their opportunity to participate.
Local Event Participants Receive: (1) 18 or 9-hole green fee, shared cart, warm up bucket (if applicable), lunch (if applicable), gift bag (if applicable), chance for local prizes and admission to the awards reception following play.
Local Prizes Include: 1) Local Highest Fundraising Prize: The highest team fundraiser, as of Monday, August 5th (WLGO day), at its local event will win prizes from the golf course. 2) Local Lowest Team Score: The winning team from each local event is the team with the lowest score as of Monday, August 5th (WLGO day), at its local event will win prizes from the golf course.
Grand & Highest Fundraiser Prizes: Winners of all prizes are personally responsible for all taxes, fees and additional expenses that may be associated with acceptance of their prizes. For details on expenses included in prizes, participants should contact Billy Casper Golf at 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20191 c/o WLGO. All prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or anything else of value. Exclusions and restrictions will apply. Prizes are subject to change.
Event Cancellation & Inclement Weather Policy: Local events will not be rescheduled. Teams registered for local events that are cancelled for any reason will be offered the opportunity to play the course on another day. Donations will not be refunded under any circumstances. If a local event is cancelled one team from that event will be chosen at random to participate in the team prize drawing.
If fewer than 9-holes of a local event can be completed due to inclement weather, or the course is deemed unplayable by the course's management, an 18-hole, non-tournament, complimentary round certificate at the course will be issued to teams that were unable to complete 9-holes of golf. Teams completing fewer than 18-holes, but more than 9-holes, will not be compensated.
If play is terminated by the course's management, the winning team will be chosen from the lowest team score for the maximum number of holes all teams have completed.
Terms for Submission of Entry
Teams registering to enter these events agree to the Official Rules and all Terms and Conditions listed. All registrants agree that WLGO may use their name, picture, likeness, voice and responses to the questions contained in this registration for advertising and promotional purposes, without compensation. Any and all claims, judgments and awards from actions arising from this event shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the WLGO. Attorney's fees will not be awarded or reimbursed. Players are responsible for all costs associated with playing in the events unless where stipulated.
By entering this Tournament, I agree to receive emails from The Organizer (WLGO) regarding the event, i.e. tee times, and other tournament updates.
WLGO is sponsored by Billy Casper Golf, located at 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20191.


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- Poster presentation
- Open Access
Differential kinetics of plasma procalcitonin levels in cerebral malaria in urban Senegalese patients according to disease outcome
© Mbengue et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2008
- Published: 23 September 2008
- Clinical Outcome
- Serum Level
- Malaria
- Threshold Level
- Study Analyse
P. falciparum malaria is directly responsible for near two million lives a year, and one is still on the quest for a prognostic marker of fatal outcome. This study analyses the association between serum levels of Procalcitonin (PCT), a marker of septic inflammation, and clinical outcome in 98 Senegalese patients, hospitalised with cerebral malaria.
Mean PCT levels were more elevated in patients with active infection, significantly higher on day 0 and onwards in the 26.5% of fatal cases, compared to that survivors (53.6 vs 27.3; P = 0.01). No clearly defined threshold level indicated an individual occurrence of fatality, however there was a clear different profile of evolution of PCT levels on the 3 days of observation: they significantly decreased by day 1 in surviving patients (P < 0.001), contrary to fatal cases, indicating that PCT level and kinetics could be of use to predict a reduced risk of fatality in patient with cerebral malaria.
Authors' Affiliations
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd.


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Events for 19 Jan 2019
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All Day
A story from living with less
As part of the exhibition FASHIONED FROM NATURE opening at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Carlos Jimenez presents a new film commission, A STORY FROM LIVING WITH LESS.
Ribera: Art Of Violence
Ribera: Art of Violence will be the first UK show of work by the Spanish Baroque artist and printmaker, Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652), bringing together his most sensational, shocking and masterfully composed work.
Freud, Dali and The Metamormorphosis of Narcissus
The Freud Museum in London presents an exhibition exploring the connection between Sigmund Freud, and Salvador Dali.
Don Quixote
Adapted for the stage by James Fenton and directed by Angus Jackson this performance of Don Quixote arrives at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited 14-week season.
The World of Illustration
Luna13 Galeria will present the exhibition "The world of illustration" at the Techhub office in London. Showcasing a selection of works by eight different artist and with the strong presence of female creators.
Londoners By Alex Amorós
Londoners is a photography book and a round of exhibitions of portraits taken in the streets of London of unknown people.
The presentation of Lorca's magnificent Rural Trilogy at the Cervantes Theatre ends with Yerma – "a tragic poem" of a woman with a desperate desire for motherhood, who under the pressures of social convention, is driven to commit a horrific crime.
La Caixa Collection of contemporary Art
Spanish novelist Enrique Vila-Matas curates this exhibition, also known as Cabinet d'amour, an oblique novel, to showcase a selection of pieces that only respond to his fantasies, impulses and desires.
Modern Couples
Barbican Art Gallery's pioneering autumn exhibition Modern Couples: Art, Intimacy and the Avant-garde showcases the creative output of over 40 artist couples active in the first half of the 20th century.
Visual Arts
Via Arts Prize 2018
Following on from the success of last year's edition, the VIA Arts Prize is presenting a new show with 30 selected works that promote a process of intercultural exchange through an engagement with Ibero-American art and cultures. This year's theme, Dialogues aims to enhance this connection with the Ibero-American world, having accepted all sorts of […]Find out more »


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Hi Supermoms,
My children are crazy about Pasta and I keep creating new recipes every time I make Pasta at home. Last few times, I have been creating dessert recipes. Yes, you heard it right and they taste simply awesome!
I wanted a simple yet flavourful Pasta dessert. A dessert that is less time consuming with minimum ingredients.
I had picked up DelMonte Penne Pasta from the Supermarket and was super excited to try a dessert with Red Plums which are in season right now . Literal translation of 'Prune Rouge Penne Tarte' is 'Red Plum Penne Tart'.
I also wanted to give a healthy twist to the tart and so tossed the Pasta in coconut milk. Yummm...Coconut milk with cardamom and nutmeg blended with organic brown sugar...I just could'nt stop licking the pan !!! Oh , did I tell you that I have used roasted almonds and Chirongi in the tart?
A beautiful looking and great tasting healthy Pasta recipe that will take less an hour to prepare !
Prune Rouge Penne Tart | Red Plum Penne Tart :
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time :40 minutes
Serves : 2
Measurement :1 cup= 250 ml
You will need a 6" tart pan to bake and a medium sized heavy bottom pan to cook the pasta.
1. Penne Rigate pasta - 2 cups
2.Coconut Milk -150 ml ( I used first pressed milk)
3.Corn Flour -1 teaspoon ( I used Organic Corn flour)
4.Almond flour / Almond meal - 2 tablespoon
5. Chirongi -2 tablespoon
6. Vanilla Essence - 1/2 teaspoon
7. Nutmeg powder -1/4 teaspoon
8. Brown Sugar / Cane Sugar - 1 cup
9. Red Plums - 6 large
10. Cinnamon Powder - 1 teaspoon
11. Icing Sugar -1 teaspoon ( for dusting)
12. Butter - 1 teaspoon
1. In a pot of boiling water, add the Del Monte pasta. Let it cook 'Al dente ' ( just done ) for 9 to 11 minutes. Add 1/4 tsp of sea salt or regular salt to prevent overcooking.
2. Drain the water and add a tsp of olive oil and toss the Penne so that it does not stick to each other. Set it aside.
3. Brush melted butter on the bottom and sides of the pan.
4. Layer almond flour and Chirongi . You can use chopped almonds too. You can substitute pine nuts if you do not have Chirongi. I add Chirongi in my bakes as it adds its nutty flavour without over powering the pasta.
5. Preheat oven at 180 degrees C for 5 minutes and toast the nuts for 5 minutes in the oven at the same temperature.
6. In a heavy bottom pan, add the remaining butter . When it starts to melt, add the cornflour.
7. Blend the cornflour with the butter using a ladle in low flame so that no lumps are formed. Switch off.
8. After a minute, add the coconut milk and stir well. Switch on the gas and cook in low flame for a minute.
9. Add the sugar, nutmeg and a vanilla essence. Keep stirring till the sugar dissolves. This will take 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Add the Penne Rigate Pasta to the milk mixture and in the first boil switch off. Do make sure to taste this sauce now...you will simply fall in love with it ...and am sure you would love to serve your family just like that !
11. Pour the Pasta over the Nut Layer and tap once or twice so that it spreads evenly.
12. Cut the red plums lengthwise into thin slices.
13. Arrange the plums on top of the pasta. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and brown sugar on top of the plums.
14. In a preheated oven, bake the tart at 180 degrees C in the middle rack for 20 minutes.
Your Prune Rouge Penne Tarte is ready to be served hot to your guests who are sure to be floored by the richness of this dessert!
You might be wondering why I baked in a tart pan ?
The answer is simple, ' I love tart pans and they simply look stunning !' . I am sure you will agree.
And needless to say, the tart was polished off within minutes of me baking! But if you are baking for later, do serve the Pasta with a scoop of ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce. Divine !
Chef Tips :
1. Make sure to cook in low flame to avoid curdling of the coconut milk.
2. You can use readymade store bought coconut milk.
3. You can bake in any oven friendly dish .
4. You can use any seasonal fruit available. I would have loved cherries!
5. If you feel that the fruit is browning after few minutes of baking, cover the pan with foil and continue baking.
6. You can drizzle chocolate sauce instead of the icing sugar and serve .
Happy Cooking !
With love,
This original recipe of ' Prune Rouge Penne Tart' is an entry to Del Monte's #Italian Escapades Campaign.
You can check out their products and offers at Del Monte facebook page.


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Feb 17, 2013
"Zero Dark Thirty" Blu-Ray/DVD Details
Sony Pictures announced the details about "Zero Dark Thirty's" Blu-Ray/DVD release. The US can get their own copy on March 19, 2013. You can already pre-order it on Amazon.com.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed its upcoming combo pack release of director Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty (2012), starring Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton and Chris Pratt. The release will be available for purchase online and in stores across the nation on March 19th.
Blu-Ray Special Features:
No Small Feat – Making Zero Dark Thirty
The Compound – Tour the film's rebuilt compound
Geared Up – Watch the cast train with authentic SEAL gear
Targeting Jessica Chastain – A look at the role of Maya


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This post is a special collaboration with our partner blogs Creativity Unmasked and Dalmatian DIY. Creativity Unmasked is sharing the details for how to turn your old t-shirts into a cost quilt, pet bed, or cushion cover, and we're going to share some ideas for making use of the extra bits and pieces leftover from that project. Here is a peek at the quilt:
If you've salvaged any shirts that are suitable for charity, kept a few unworthy specimens for sacrificial dirty work wear for painting, plastering, etc, and taken what you need to large recycling craft projects like our quilt, here are some other ideas for your scrap t-shirt fabric. Note: In some locations you can also drop textiles for recycling - check options in your local area.
T-shirt yarn is easy to make using the bottom (from just below any design/pattern to the hem) of any t-shirt without side seams. Hubby is a hulk :) so the section below the designs still included plenty of material for yarn. To make your own yarn:
- Remove the bottom hem (and top design, if any, just below the arms). Dalmatian DIY is going to help us out by showing you how to put those pesky bottom hems to use in homemade dog toys later this week.
- Fold almost in half, side to side, leaving a gap roughly the size of you planned strips between the edges.
- Cut from the fold just past the inside edge. Do not cut all the way through.
- Starting with the bottom, cut across the remaining section of intact edge on a diagonal. Repeat this diagonally from cut to cut with your strips, releasing one long "spiral" strip of fabric.
- Pull the strip through your hands, stretching gently to curl the fabric and turn the strip into "yarn". Be careful not to do this too quickly or too forcefully or the friction can hurt your hands.
Sections that are unsuitable for yarn but still large enough to be of use can be cut into rags. Don't be shy to do this in different sizes including smaller than you might typically buy/make a cleaning rag. Little cloths can come in very handy for small jobs and are perfect for a quick polish.Garden ties are also a great use for extra scraps. Our local garden suppliers sell rolls of what is effectively t-shirt yarn - soft, slightly stretchy, easy to use, and gentle on plants. You can use yarn made as above, or just cut small strips from your scrappy odds and ends. I popped mine into an old food jar for a double dose of recycling and have them in my garden shed for ready use.
In addition to two great quilts and a cat cushion, leftovers from the quilt project yielded six big balls of yarn, a bounty of rags and polishing cloths, a huge supply of garden ties, plus two dog toys from the hems (stay tuned for that on Friday at Dalmatian DIY), giving all of this scrap a second useful life. Yeah! I still have lots of yarn left - any suggested t-shirt yarn crafts for me to try? This time around, the quilting project used most of the "good" material, but it's only a matter of time until there are more t-shirts in the culling pile so if you have other t-shirt crafts or re-use ideas to share, please do! Related links are also very welcome, as always.


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Modern Farming
There are two main groups of farmers today: those who value technology and automation, using modern techniques to create efficiency wherever possible – and others, who believe in a simpler, "back to the land" approach, moving away from fossil-fuel-powered equipment and instead doing most of their work by hand. For Fraser Valley farmers who are just starting out, the modern approach is probably easiest – although you'll have to decide what works best for your crop and farm business. You may decide that upgrading the latest technology is too expensive. Or, it might make sense, especially if your farm is highly specialized in one crop or product.
What do we mean when we talk about technology in farming? Everything from hybrid seeds and advanced fertilizers to high-tech machinery such as GPS-guided sprayers, drones, computerized soil sensors, robotic carts and sorters, and automated irrigation systems.
Benefits of Technology in Farming
Each farmer must decide whether a particular technology's benefits are worth the cost. But some advantages of implementing technology on South Fraser farms are:
- Streamlined processes, with less room for human error and waste
- Increased yields and greater food security
- Reduced labour costs
- Prevention of repetitive injuries
- Improved planning, through access to better soil and weather data
- Reduced vulnerability to pests and crop diseases
You can keep up to date on the latest advances in farm equipment and technology by reading Farm West, Certified Organic BC, Modern Agriculture magazine, AgCanada.com, Farm Industry News, and other farming publications.
What's next? Learn the stories of successful Fraser Valley farmers.


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The Shiseido Warehouse Sale is happening today and tomorrow !
Midweek Haul it is ladies!
Be tempted by the breathtaking discounts on makeup brands like :
Majolica Majorca
Shiseido Professional.
OH did I mention Cle De Peau Beaute, my new favorite brand is in it too?!!!
Don't miss this bi-annual sale! :)
See you!
Event Details:
Date: 16 – 17 November 2011
Time: 10am – 8pm
Venue: 1 Grange Road, #12-01 Orchard Building
*First time to get there?
It is located above the H&M Building in Orchard Road,
just opposite the Cineleisure Orchard*


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A majority of Americans believes a holocaust against the Jews of Europe could happen again, according to a national survey released this week.
The survey was commissioned by a group called the Committee of Concerned Christians, which describes itself as "the first all-denominational Christian organization whose sole purpose is to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten."
Fifty-four percent of respondents said they believed another holocaust similar to the Nazi Holocaust could happen in Europe.
Thirty-two percent said it could not happen again, and the remainder was unsure or did not know.
The survey, released Tuesday in the office of Richard Halverson, the chaplain of the U.S. Senate and a member of the committee's advisory board, sampled 1,022 adults between April 30 and May 2.
Ben Friedman, founder of and spokesman for the committee, said in a statement that the results show most Americans do not believe the Holocaust-related slogan "Never Again" is accurate.
The slogan "is an obsolete and ineffective warning against another Holocaust, and should be abandoned immediately by the Jewish people," said Friedman, a businessman who was described by the Los Angeles Times as an active member of the Jewish community.
"Unless a full-scale program is implemented to prevent another Holocaust, a more accurate slogan is 'It will happen again,' " said Friedman.
The committee plans to launch a program to educate Americans about the Holocaust, including distribution of a free videotape about the Holocaust to 10,000 churches, and distribution of copies of "The Diary of Anne Frank."
Friedman founded the committee last year, in an effort to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten. He has enlisted 1,000 ministers and bishops across the country in his cause, and they have pledged to deliver one sermon per year about the Holocaust.
The survey found that older people are more likely to believe a holocaust could happen again.
Sixty-one percent of people age 45 to 64 believe that another holocaust could occur, while only 48 percent of younger respondents felt that way.
Ninety-eight percent of respondents had heard about the Holocaust, the survey said. It also found that one in six Americans is unaware of the centuries of persecution suffered by the Jews of Europe before World War II.
Only 14 percent of respondents had ever attended a class, seminar or sermon about the Holocaust in a church or synagogue.
A recent study by the American Jewish Committee found that many Americans are ignorant about events relating to the Holocaust.
When asked if they knew what the term "Holocaust" referred to, 38 percent of adults and 53 percent of high school students in the AJCommittee study either said they did not know or offered completely incorrect answers.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.


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Song Dong: "I Don't Know the Mandate of Heaven"
This exhibition is the first major survey of Song's work to be exhibited on China's mainland over the past eight years. It includes some of the artist's best-known works that have played fundamental roles in establishing his career, as well as several rarely exhibited works. Some pieces have been specially commissioned by the museum for this exhibition including In My Fiftieth, I Don't Know the Mandate of Heaven and Back Image, manifesting the museum's long-term commitment to support the creativity and production of contemporary art through exhibitions.
January 21—March 26, 2017
Rockbund Art Museum, Shanghai


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Served with your choice of soup or salad, potato, vegetable, rolls & butter, coffee or tea, and choice of brownies, rice pudding, or ice cream. Add Crab Bisque for $1.00 Add Bleu Cheese Dressing for $.75 | Prices subject to change.
Breaded Chicken Strips $15.95
Served parmigiana or in butter and garlic.
Fresh Chicken Strips $16.95
Hand floured and pan sautéed in white wine, fresh garlic, and butter.
Fresh Roasted Turkey $16.95
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'Dark-skinned' bombing suspect identified
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Authorities probing the Boston Marathon bombings believe they have identified a suspect and are now circulating photos of two persons of interest, but the U.S. Justice Department is denying earlier broadcast reports someone has been arrested.
The suspect, described by CNN's John King as a "dark-skinned" male, was picked up on security camera footage from the Lord & Taylor department store along the marathon route, near the site of the second explosion.
It was reported the suspect could be seen on camera dropping a black bag.
The source also indicated video from a Boston television station contributed to the progress in the hunt for the party responsible for the April 15 explosions that left at least three dead and some 175 injured.
After initial reports saying the suspect was in custody, CNN reporter Fran Townsend said, "There's not somebody in custody or arrested. The situation is very fluid. They're working to positively identify this individual … There has been a misunderstanding … as law enforcement tries to work through this."
Justice Department officials told CNN's Joe Johns there was indeed no one in custody Wednesday afternoon.
After CNN and others wrongly reported an arrest had been made in Boston, the FBI is urging media to "exercise caution and attempt to verify information through appropriate official channels before reporting."
"Contrary to widespread reporting, no arrest has been made in connection with the Boston Marathon attack," the FBI said. "Over the past day and a half, there have been a number of press reports based on information from unofficial sources that has been inaccurate. Since these stories often have unintended consequences, we ask the media, particularly at this early stage of the investigation, to exercise caution and attempt to verify information through appropriate official channels before reporting."
Meanwhile, Rick Leventhal of Fox News reported, "Law enforcement is circulating photos of two suspects in this case who may have been involved."
"They're definitely looking for them. They want to talk to these men. They may have been involved in this bombing. But we are not showing you the photo for fear of jeopardizing the investigation," he added, noting that he personally had seen the photos.
CBS correspondent Bob Orr said authorities have video of a man in a black jacket on a cell phone, wearing a gray hoodie and a white baseball cap backwards placing a black bag at the second bomb site outside of the Forum restaurant on Boylston Street and then leaving the area before that explosion.
Orr said the man was on the phone at the second bomb site when the first bomb exploded.
Orr said the FBI looked at the time the man was on his cell phone and then went back and scanned all the calls made in the area to track who they wanted to talk to.
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick told CNN Wednesday evening, "Every hour we're closer [to finding the perpetrator]."
"I wish they had nailed the perpetrator within minutes of this catastrophe, but I also understand from experience this is going to take some time," Patrick said. "It's like finding a needle in a haystack as the old saying goes. … I'm pretty sure they'll find that needle."
Patrick added it was too early to tell if the party responsible for the carnage were a foreign or domestic terrorist.
"It's not that this is about fitting some pattern, foreign or domestic or so on, it's about finding individual pieces of evidence and following that trail and letting the facts lead us to the story rather than letting a set of suppositions lead us," he explained.
Radio host Rush Limbaugh scorched CNN for withholding details about the suspect, as the network noted the details were sensitive.
"If they had news that the perpetrator here was white, we would have had height, weight, clothes, facial hair," Limbaugh said. "We would know everything. We would know what radio show the guy listens to, what TV network he watches, what publications he reads. We would know everything there is if the guy was white."
A news briefing that had been scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday was postponed.
Previously, investigators had discovered a lid to a pressure cooker police said they think was used to construct the bombs.
The FBI has been seeking leads into who may have been responsible for the attack, even pleading with the public for help after admitting they had no suspects.
"The person who did this is someone's friend, neighbor or relative," FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard DesLauriers said Tuesday.
"Someone knows who did this. The cooperation of the community will play a crucial role in the investigation," he said.
"We are asking anyone who may have heard someone speak about the marathon or the date of April 15 in any way that indicated he or she may target the event," DesLauriers said.
Left-leaning columnist David Sirota penned an opinion piece Tuesday on Salon.com titled, "Let's hope the Boston Marathon bomber is a white American," in which he states:
"If recent history is any guide, if the bomber ends up being a white anti-government extremist, white privilege will likely mean the attack is portrayed as just an isolated incident – one that has no bearing on any larger policy debates. Put another way, white privilege will work to not only insulate whites from collective blame, but also to insulate the political debate from any fallout from the attack.
"It will probably be much different if the bomber ends up being a Muslim and/or a foreigner from the developing world. As we know from our own history, when those kind of individuals break laws in such a high-profile way, America often cites them as both proof that entire demographic groups must be targeted, and that therefore a more systemic response is warranted. At that point, it's easy to imagine conservatives citing Boston as a reason to block immigration reform defense spending cuts and the Afghan War withdrawal and to further expand surveillance and other encroachments on civil liberties."
Limbaugh responded Wednesday to Sirota's commentary, noting, "The left does not want this bomber to be a minority or al-Qaida or a Muslim or terrorist. The left wants the bomber to be white and conservative. And if they know the bomber is not white, will they shut up and not tell the FBI? Is it that bad?"
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In a break from tradition, without prejudice features the Top Students of 2016 in this May issue instead of April. The #Feesmustfall movement last year, the consequent disruption of both classes and exams meant that the universities were unable to guarantee being able to let me know the names of their top students in time to contact them and for the graduates to respond.
The Financial Markets Act, 2012 (the FM Act) creates a number of insider trader offences which may be committed by an insider who knows that he or she has "inside information" and who cannot prove any of the prescribed defences on a balance of probabilities. Notably, the FM Act also creates several offences relating to the manipulation of prices of listed securities and the publication of false and misleading information which fall outside the scope of this article.
Absa Bank Limited / Joe Soap
Can a bank be held liable for reckless credit if the applicant is dishonest about their earnings during the application phase of a credit agreement?
In a catastrophic move for South Africa, credit rating agency Standard and Poor (S&P) downgraded South Africa's credit rating to "junk" status.
The imposition of personal liability on directors for reckless trading may be regarded as an important prophylactic against gross mismanagement of the business and affairs of a company. The burden of personal liability in this regard is well placed if one considers that the management of a company's business and affairs is vested with its board of directors. However, South African corporate law currently regulates reckless trading under two different pieces of legislation, namely, s424(1) of the Companies Act No (61 of 1973) (1973 Act) and s22(1) of the Companies Act (71 of 2008) (2008 Act).
The trend to hold employers vicariously liable for the behaviour of their employees has taken an interesting turn. Whether it is for the better or the worse will depend entirely on which side of the table you are seated.
"Whenever any person (hereinafter called the insurer) is obliged to indemnify another person (hereinafter called the insured) in respect of any liability incurred by the insured towards a third party, the latter shall, on the sequestration of the estate of the insured, be entitled to recover from the insurer the amount of the insured's liability towards the third party but not exceeding the maximum amount for which the insurer has bound himself to indemnify the insured" – s156 of the Insolvency Act (24 of 1936) (as amended).
Some of the proposed tax amendments announced in the 2017 Budget Speech have brought a renewed focus on the question of residence. A question often asked is: for how long after someone leaves South Africa will they still have to pay tax in South Africa? In this article, I will explain the concept of tax residence, what it means in terms of South Africa law and how it affects the way in which income earned by an individual is taxed in South Africa. The discussion is based on the Income Tax Act and due to space constraints, does not consider the provisions of any double tax agreements.
Adams & Adams
Each year there appears to be a definable reason why the calibre of graduating LLB students is so important. The Class of 2016 enter a new phase in their lives when South Africa most needs an independent judiciary. Whatever one's political views, there can be no doubt in any thinking person's mind that for South Africa to remain a democracy with its much vaunted Constitution intact, our lawyers and our courts will have to judge wisely.
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
– Rumi
"I do not want to achieve success in my chosen career," said no-one, ever.
In the past 10 years there has been a steady increase in the number of students graduating with an LLB. According to the LSSA Lead Statistics there were over 4 500 graduates in 2016, which means that the environment is becoming increasingly competitive. So, how do you become one of the chosen few for articles? Simple – do not underestimate the power of participating in vacation work programmes.
Joining the working world and leaving varsity behind is daunting to say the very least. It means early mornings and late nights and everything seems urgent. It takes some time to settle in and you quickly learn that despite studying law for five years and having two degrees, there is a vast amount you don't know and a lot of this information cannot be learned from a book.
Today's law graduates enter a changing market that has been fundamentally reshaped by both disruptive technology and globalisation. It is also a market in which it can be increasingly difficult to secure articles of clerkship with a law firm. It is therefore essential, as a graduate, to consider the evolving opportunities available; opportunities which may confer a competitive edge in a future application for articles, or indeed opportunities which may offer a rewarding and challenging alternative career path.


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Hola, el mundo. The past week wasn't filled with a whole lot, but it definitely had its ups and downs. A platelet donation on Monday, trivia night on Tuesday, not much on Wednesday, and then came Thursday. I awoke with a stabbing, throbbing pain in my face (specifically behind my eyes) and feeling more than a little sick to my stomach. But since I always feel crappy in the mornings these days thanks to allergies, I went to work anyway after popping a Claritin and some nasal decongestant. I was 30 minutes late, though, because of this firey huge mess of a multiple-car accident on Commonwealth Avenue that closed down the B Line for 3 hours.
But the pain did not lessen as time marched on, it got worse. I found I couldn't look at the computer screen for more than a few minutes before my eyes would water in pain. My head throbbed, and I felt like I was going to throw up any minute. So, listening to my body, I told my boss I had to go home sick and I'd be back the next day. I crawled into bed as soon as I got home and promptly fell asleep for about 6 hours. My head still hurt when I woke up, but not as much. I took copious amounts of Advil and more decongestant, and things started getting better. I was supposed to go to the birthday party of one of Yuval's friends that night, but decided that would be a very bad idea indeed.
Speaking of the boy, I let him know of my condition on the way home from work and woke to discover a text saying he'd come over and make me soup for dinner. And he did: delicious chicken noodle soup. Then he went off to the party, I watched Lost, and then once again I passed out for the night. I was completely fine on Friday.
Friday night Yuval and I went to go see a community theater production of Godspell that one of his good friends assistant choreographed. Wow. I mean, I know the running joke is that community theater musicals are generally awful, but I never expected something that bad. It was painful to sit through, and Jesus couldn't die fast enough for us. Once the final curtain fell, we congratulated Elaine on a job well done (the choreography was the only thing that was done well!) and then got the hell out of Dodge. Yuval apologized for dragging me to the show, but I told him it was good because it taught me that I'll never be that desperate to get involved in just any show, ever.
As always, Saturday was a lazy day. I got more driving practice in and managed to drive us all around Lexington and back to Boston with out any major scary mishaps. And there was delicious sushi at Daikanyama to be had as a reward. I did stall like 6 times. But I'm learning! Then it was off to Joe Sent Me for Meaghan's birthday party. She and Yuval (and Tim) have been friends since high school and I play trivia with them on Tuesdays. It was fun, but because I have the internal clock of a 75-year old I was wiped out by midnight. Yuval walked me back to his place and then headed back to the bar. I showered and collapsed in bed by 12:45am. I'm the lamest of lame, I know.
Sunday brought a call to Mom on her special holiday and a delightful discovery. We were taking the T back to my place around 2pm. But as we stepped out of the Harvard T station in the Square to meet the 66 bus, there bloomed a festival all around us! Apparently it was Mayfair, so we took our time in wandering around and eating way more food than we should have physically been able. We munched on Italian sausages, chicken tikka masala, naan, fudge, handmade ice cream, and fried dough. We followed cute dogs (and their owners) around the Square, admired the goods for sale, and even made a side journey to Million Year Picnic so I could get some new comics. A truly happy accident, indeed.
Then it was back to my place where Yuval promptly passed the fuck out, which left me time to do my laundry, the dishes, clean the bathroom, and go to CVS without boring the tar out of him. Once Sleeping Beauty awoke, we journeyed to Shaw's so I could get some much needed provisions for the apartment and he could get lunch for Monday. Carrying those bags is much easier when there's two of you, that's for sure. When we got home he made Turkish coffee, I made a Funfetti cake, and we watched an episode of The West Wing. Bed followed soon after, and now here we are.
It's a Monday in the middle of May and it's 48 degrees and rainy. Seriously, Boston?
Baby Mama
The West Wing -- Season 6
Tunnels by Roderick Gordon
Monday, May 12, 2008
1 comment:
- Cori said...
It's 56 and barely sunny here. Been raining a lot and being unseasonably cold. Blame it on global warming :(
- May 12, 2008 at 10:39 PM
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