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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 27, 2008 - Landover, MD -- Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products.
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Calabash Bay Lodge is a boutique luxury retreat for the discerning traveller in a unique and exemplary location. Whatever the occasion, be it a romantic escape or a getaway with friends or family, our absolute waterfront Lodge is a beautiful place to relax, indulge, and celebrate life.
Only 45 minutes north of the Sydney CBD, the azure water, pristine eucalypt bush and 200 million year old Hawkesbury sandstone cliffs of Berowra Waters will seduce you. Surrounded by 360 degrees of national park, the self-contained Calabash Bay Lodge offers 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 private ensuites) and
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Being water-access only, Calabash Bay Lodge is a very private and exclusive sanctuary for guests to replenish, rejuvenate and recharge in this magical setting.
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- Fully equipped kitchen
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We will make every effort to ensure the property is available as booked. However we reserve the right to make alterations to bookings due to unforeseen circumstances such as force majeure. The guest must acknowledge that due to the location of the property, being in a remote water-access only area surrounded by national park, interruptions to mains utilities such as water or power while rare may occur. Check-out time at the latest is by 10am unless a later check out time has been agreed in writing at time of booking. Pets are not allowed unless specific arrangements have been made in writing prior to commencement of stay. Pets are permitted on an outdoor only basis where approved by the owners of the property at time of booking, and a pet bond may also apply. Swimming from the property's frontage and use of the runabout boat, kayaks, and fishing equipment provided is at the guests own risk, and the guest coordinating the booking (booking coordinator) is liable for any damages caused during operation.
We strongly advise guests take out travel insurance with water activities coverage to protect themselves against unexpected changes to their travel plans, for the risk of damage to property, or injury to themselves and/or third parties. Any variations to the terms and conditions must be requested in writing and agreed to by management before the commencement of the rental period at Calabash Bay Lodge. The booking coordinator must educate all guests staying at Calabash Bay Lodge as to these terms and conditions of rental, uphold and enforce these terms and conditions at all times during the rental period and will be liable for the actions of any guests in their group that cause breakage, damages or excess cleaning or rubbish removal requirements.
A security bond is payable to cover any additional costs incurred, including but not limited to, any breakage, damages or excess cleaning or rubbish removal requirements. On departure, the property should be left in a similar state to its condition on arrival. We include final cleaning in all rates, however, we expect the property to be tidied and left in a presentable condition as you would in your own home. As Berowra Waters has no waste services being on a river in national park, we appreciate your assistance in taking as much waste and recycling as possible from the Lodge on your checkout transfer and disposing of this at the facilities adjacent the carpark.
We require the guest to provide credit card details for the security bond. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Bankcard, American Express, JCB and Discover cards. Please note well that Debit VISA and Debit MasterCards or similar are not accepted for the security bond. The security bond required is $1000. The security bond will be returned in full subject to the terms and conditions of rental being met satisfactorily. In the event that we have to draw upon the security bond for any reason, the full value of the bond will be charged to the credit card. If the repair cost is less, the difference will be refunded as soon as practicable.
Calabash Bay Lodge accepts children without restriction and is family friendly. Two additional infants (up to 12 months of age) can be accommodated on the property in addition to the normal maximum of 8 guests subject to request in writing and approval by management. One cot and highchair are available at the property for your use upon request.
Under no circumstances are more than 8 guests allowed on the premises at any one time, with the exception of approved day visitors (see below). Under no circumstances are any additional guests beyond the number confirmed at time of booking permitted on the property, unless subsequently agreed in writing prior to commencement. This will be strictly enforced. Contravening this condition may result in immediate termination of the rental and/or loss of bond.
Subject to request in writing and approval by management, in certain circumstances we may agree for day visitors to visit guests staying at the property. No more than 10 persons may be on the property at any one time. The same terms and conditions apply to day visitors as to guests staying overnight at the property. Where we agree prior to the commencement of your stay that visitors may visit guests at the property during the rental period, guests must acknowledge that additional fees may be deducted from the security bond to cover any extra incidental costs including but not limited to extra cleaning, garbage removal and additional wear and tear.
Parties and Functions are strictly prohibited at all times. Use contrary to this may result in immediate termination of the rental, loss of security bond, and the guest will forfeit any claim to refund of monies for rental paid prior to commencement. Excessive noise, particularly loud music and voices in the outdoor areas, that is in violation of NSW noise pollution law is strictly prohibited and may result in termination of rental and loss of bond.
We do not take responsibility for any theft or loss that may occur during your stay. We strongly advise guests take out travel insurance to protect themselves against theft or loss of personal items.
We provide use of a runabout boat as part of our rates, which seats up to 4 persons maximum (this is the largest possible boat size we can offer to unlicensed drivers). As part of our check-in procedure, you'll receive a briefing on safe operation. At the end of the briefing you will be given a boat use agreement, where you will acknowledge receipt of the safety briefing and that use of the boat is at your own risk. Lifejackets, including for children, mandatory safety equipment, and a full tank of fuel is provided.
NB The boat can only be used during daylight hours, so that needs to be taken into consideration if you have any late arriving guests you may like to collect yourself on the day of arrival. In that scenario, an additional boat transfer will need to be booked in advance of your stay.
We strongly advise guests take out travel insurance with water activities coverage to protect themselves against the risk of damage to property, or injury to themselves and/or third parties.
Calabash Bay Lodge is a non-smoking property. We appreciate your understanding.
We may use third-party service providers to process your personal information on our behalf for the purposes of this booking. For example, we may share some information about you with these third parties so that they can contact you directly by email (for example: to obtain post stay reviews about your travel experience).
Payment Policy
Payment in full is required 21 days prior to the date of commencement of your rental, or at time of booking when the date of commencement falls within 21 days before the booking commencement date, with the exclusion of special earlybird seasonal offers which must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Bookings are only confirmed once an initial deposit payment is received or processed, per the schedule and conditions below, in addition to consent to Calabash Bay Lodge's standard terms and conditions of rental.
Deposit and payment due dates:
25% - Payable at time of booking
25% - 60 days in advance
50% - 21 days in advance
50% - Bookings made under 60 days in advance
Full balance - Bookings made under 21 days in advance
Payment can be made by electronic bank transfer, credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Discover, and American Express and Paypal. Our bank account details can be provided upon request for a fee free payment.
For stays during peak season, including Christmas, New Year, and January, a non-refundable booking fee of $1000 is payable upfront at the time of booking, along with any deposit payments due. This booking fee is deductible from your final payment balance. A 50% deposit will then be due 90 days out from the booking commencement date, and the remaining 50% minus the booking fee paid due 60 days out from the start date.
Prior to the payment date we will send the guest a reminder notice by email of the upcoming payment instalment. If the guests payment is overdue by 48 hours or more, we will process the payment with the credit card details as supplied for the security bond.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund of any deposits paid will be made if your booking is cancelled more than 90 days out from the booking start date. Please note well that all booking fees are non-refundable. The value of the booking fee will be deducted from any deposit monies refunded to the guest per the cancellation schedule below.
If a cancellation is made within 90 days of your booking start date, the following cancellation schedule applies. Wherever possible, we recommend postponing your booking instead.
90 days or less – 15% of the total cost
60 days or less– 30% of the total cost
30 days or less – 50% of the total cost
21 days or less – 75% of the total cost
14 days or less – 100% of the total cost
NOTE: % refers to PAYMENT FORFEITABLE
NB For all stays during peak season periods including Christmas, New Year and NSW school holidays, cancellations must be made more than 30 days from the booking start date, and postponement is not possible.
For self-catering stays only, if we are able to rebook the cancelled dates successfully, we will provide a full refund, less a $220 administration fee. If you are cancelling a package, please contact us directly for more information.
We recommend securing cancellation travel insurance from https://stayz.acetravelinsurance.com in case of an unforeseen event.
Should requirements change or life intervene, and you need to change the date of your booking to an alternative date either prior to or after the original booking, we are happy to transfer the balance of any deposits paid to alternative dates within the next 12 months from the date of the request, subject to availability, and payment of a $110 administration fee. NB: We will only accept one postponement request from the date of the original booking, before the cancellation policy terms & costs outlined above would apply, and the request must be made more than 30 days prior to the original booking check in date to avoid incurring charges under the cancellation policy. Postponement is not possible for bookings during peak season periods including Christmas, New Year and NSW school holiday periods.


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Brussels, 25 November 2013
Joint statement by the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso and the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy on Ukraine
"Concerning the Ukrainian decision to suspend temporarily the preparations for signing the Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), the European Union's position remains clear. The offer of signing an unprecedented Association Agreement and a DCFTA is still on the table. This requires the necessary political will by the Ukrainian leadership, determined action and tangible progress on the conditions set out in December 2012. Important progress has already been achieved by Ukraine. We are convinced that signing the Association Agreement and a DCFTA, the most ambitious agreement the European Union has ever offered, provides the best possible support for Ukraine's economic situation, reform course and modernisation in view of building a prosperous and stable future for all Ukrainians. The EU stands ready to be more open and more supportive to those who are willing to engage in reforms and modernisation.
While being aware of the external pressure that Ukraine is experiencing, we believe that short term considerations should not override the long term benefits that this partnership would bring. However the European Union will not force Ukraine, or any other partner, to choose between the European Union or any other regional entity. It is up to Ukraine to freely decide what kind of engagement they seek with the European Union. Ukrainian citizens have again shown these last days that they fully understand and embrace the historic nature of the European association.
We therefore strongly disapprove of the Russian position and actions in this respect. The Association Agreement and a DCFTA are opportunities to accompany our common neighbours towards modern, prosperous and rule-based democracies. Stronger relations with the European Union do not come at the expense of relations between our Eastern partners and their other neighbours, such as Russia. The Eastern Partnership is conceived as a win-win where we all stand to gain. The European Union continues to stand ready to clarify to the Russian Federation the mutual beneficial impact of increased trade and exchanges with our neighbours, whilst fully respecting the sovereignty and independence of our Eastern Partners and the bilateral nature of Association Agreement and DCFTAs.
The European Union looks forward to the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius this week. It will be an important moment to take stock of the situation and take forward the relations with our Eastern partners."
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Sanjiv Jain, the owner of 8524 Germantown Ave., asked the Chestnut Hill Community Association's Development Review Committee to support a zoning variance that would allow him to build an extension onto the rear of that building to accommodate the growing success of Greene Street Consignment, the building's current tenant.
The building now covers 75 percent of the property . Jain is proposing to build an extension that would cover the remainder of the lot. According to Jain, all but four buildings on the block cover 100 percent of their parcels.
Committee co-chair Greg Woodring asked Jain about the hardship he faced that would justify granting a variance. He told the committee that the retail space on the first floor was too small to allow either the current tenant or any future tenant to be successful.
"They can't function as a retail store with so little space," Jain said.
Jain is proposing to construct a one-story addition onto the back of the store. He does not intend to add a basement. The addition will be constructed on ground that is currently used for parking. Committee member Cynthia Brey asked Jain where the drivers who park in those parking spaces would be accommodated. Jain told her he would make arrangements with the Parking Foundation to buy permits for use in one of their nearby lots.
CHCA board member Mike Chomentowski, a near neighbor, told the committee that his neighbors on the 8500 block of Shawnee Street, were not informed about the project and that it would disrupt their access to parking in the center lot. Chomentowski said that the parking behind the building was difficult to access and that any construction, even without the construction of a basement, would limit access.
An alley behind the property provides access and parking to several adjacent property owners with easement rights to use the drive. Ownership of the alley, however, was unclear. Jain told the DRC that the Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation pays the tax bill and, as a result, he suspected that they owned it. Chomentowski disputed that.
"They've never maintained it," Chomentowski said.
Committee co-chair Greg Woodring asked Jain about storm water and the impact of building out to the edge of the property would have on flooding. Jain told him that the portion of the lot not covered by the building is paved and, therefore, impervious to water. He said his engineer (who was not present) was looking at the possibility of creating a green roof and installing a storm water retention tank, but he offered no details.
The DRC took no formal action beyond asking Jain to present his proposal to the Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee and the Historic District Advisory Committee. HDAC Board member and Chestnut Hill Historical Society president Frank Niepold said the building was listed as "contributing" to the Chestnut Hill Historic District and that even though no changes are planned for the front of the building, it still warranted examination by the HDAC.
Magarity Ford Property
No one was present to report on the Magarity Ford/Fresh Market project at 8200 Germantown Avenue. Cynthia Brey told the committee that a meeting between the LUPZ's negotiating subcommittee and Bowman Properties at the Historical Society has been tentatively scheduled for next week and that a request for term sheets, drawings, and the massing model has been conveyed.
Committee co-chair Greg Woodring was dismayed by the lack of information Bowman has provided.
"There is a lot of technical data that is to be provided has not been provided," Woodring said. He added that this information is necessary to determine whether the project complies with zoning and to assess the actual size of the finished building would be. Several of those present expressed concern that the plans for the building were too large for the Avenue.


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Earth : South America : Ecuador : Andean Highlands (Ecuador) : Quito
Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Today, two million people live in Quito. It was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978 (along with Krakow in Poland).
Quito lies between two mountain ranges and its altitude is 2,800 metres or about 9,200 feet. It may take you a couple of days to get accustomed to the altitude.
Quito is roughly divided into three parts: the Old City at the centre, with southern and northern districts to either side. The greatest concentration of tourist facilities is in the North. Quito's Old City is the largest in the Americas. It has undergone a huge restoration and revitalization program over the last decade, mainly financed by the Inter-American Development Bank. It boasts no fewer than 40 churches and convents, 17 squares and 16 convents and monasteries. It's been called the 'Reliquary of the Americas' for the richness of its colonial- and independence-era architecture and heritage. It's a great quarter to wander, with several excellent museums and plenty of restaurants and terrace cafes for a rest while sightseeing.
Modern, northern Quito (on a map, up until the southern tip of the airport) is a fun place to explore, with plenty of museums and urban parks as well as restaurants and nightlife. The southern and northern (from the airport up) districts of the city are more working class and seldom visited by tourists.
Be prepared to speak some basic Spanish in order to get along. Quito is an excellent city in which to learn Spanish before heading off to other places in South America. The Spanish spoken in Quito is very clear and it is spoken slowly as compared to coastal areas.
Very few locals speak English except in the touristy areas of North Quito which includes "La Mariscal" quarter, where most tourist businesses are located. La Mariscal occupies several square blocks in North Quito and is the place to be if you wear a backpack. Bars, restaurants, hostels and internet cafes abound. Young people from many countries tend to congregate there.
Ecuador, especially the Sierra region that includes Quito, is culturally a very conservative society. This is reflected in manner of dress. People of all socio-economic backgrounds tend to dress up in Ecuador. For men, this means a pair of trousers and a button down shirt. For women, slacks or dresses are acceptable. Men and women seldom wear short pants in Quito, although in recent years casual clothes have become somewhat more accepted especially among the young and on very hot days. Some popular nightclubs and restaurants enforce a dress code. Lastly, remember that Quito is said to have "all four seasons in a day". Once the sun goes down it can get downright cold. Dressing in layers is a good idea.
The South American Explorers Club is a non profit organization dedicating to helping independent travelers in Ecuador and South America. Their office, at Jorge Washington 311 y Leonidas Plaza (in the Mariscal district of Quito right off of 6 de Diciembre) is a great place to stop by, meet people, and get the latest information on where to go, what to avoid, and on adventure travel. You can find out more about the services they offer on their website. There is an annual membership fee for this non profit organization.
The Quito Visitors' Bureau [39] has several information centres around the city. These include at the International Arrivals terminal at the airport; the small Parque Gabriela Mistral, on Reina Victoria in the Mariscal quarter; the Banco Central Museum in the Mariscal District; and finally, in the Old Town, on the ground floor of the Palacio Municipal on one side of Plaza Grande - their main centre. This includes helpful staff, lockers for leaving bags, maps, leaflets and books for sale, a store of Ecuadorian crafts. This offices offers subsidised guided tours, with various routes available. The contacts for the main office are: +593 2 2570-786 / 2586 - 591, [email protected]
The Ministry of Tourism] has offices in their building on Avenida Eloy Alfaro and Carlos Tobar, close to the El Jardin shopping mall which cater to tourists. The Pichincha Chamber of Tourism (CAPTUR) is [40].
Get in
By Plane
You no longer have to pay an airport fee when leaving Quito by air (2/2011). As of February 2011 international fares should already include the tax in the price of the ticket.
A new, large international airport opened 20-25 km northeast of Quito in Feb 2013. It is well outside the city--between the towns of Tababela and Puembo. It features one of the longest runways in Latin America: 4,100 m long by 45 m wide, that allow an average of 44 take-offs and landings per hour.
The travel time from the new airport to Quito is approx 90 min (depends on the traffic). There are several ways of doing this:
By Bus
Coach buses from over 100 companies connect Quito with the surrounding area and the rest of the country. For complete schedules and more bus info, see Getting Around section of Ecuador page.
The single, old "Terminal Terrestre," which was located in Cumandá (Center of the city)has been replaced by two new terminals:
1. Terminal Quitumbe (located in the far south of Quito), services all the buses that go to any destination south of Quito: Basically all of the coastal provinces, all of the amazonian provinces, and all of the mountain region (sierra) provinces except two: Carchi and Imbabura (where Otavalo and other tourist attractions are located). This terminal can be reached by local buses (which often leave La Marin in Old Town) or by the Trolebus and Metro trolleys.
2. For Carchi and Imbabura (where Otavalo and other tourist attractions are located) two you need to go to Terminal Carcelén (located in the far north of Quito). This terminal can be reached by local buses (which you can catch at La Marin in Old Town or El Ejido in New Town) or by Ecovia, Trolebus and Metro
However, travelers should be warned that Reina del Camino buses are among the country's most dangerous, in addition to always being either too warm or too cold. A number of English tourists died in a Reina bus crash a few years ago and numerous Ecuadorians have as well.
Inter-city bus fares are fixed according to the route and cost approximately US$1 per hour, but generally the price is already established. So if for some reason, your bus trip takes double the time to get to your destination, for whatever reason (damaged road, too much traffic, etc.) you don't have to pay the extra hours. The fare to Guayaquil (July 2009) is US$9.
Still, the same safeguards apply: as long as you hold on to your belongings and don't hang around there at odd hours, it is safe. People will probably shout at you asking where you are going. They either work for a bus company and want to get you to buy a ticket with that company or want to help you find the bus you are looking for in exchange for a tip. If you arrive with a lot of luggage it's best to avoid the public transportation system in Quito and take a taxi to your hotel. Ecuadorian long-distance buses will generally let passengers off anywhere along their route.
Get around
There are 3 independent, 'enclose stations' systems of buses, with very few transfer stations among them. They are very inexpensive ($0.25 for a single ride). These lines follow north-south-lines down through the heart of Quito, and they have stations close to La Mariscal where most hotels are located. Take note that there is no tradition of waiting for people to disembark before people board, so this may take some getting used to. The buses are among the cleanest of South America, but still, be aware of pickpockets!
The easiest way to get to most Quito hotels from the airport is to buy a taxi ticket, available after the baggage area before exiting the airport. Cost to the hotels in the main tourist area is $5 (November 2008). If you hail a cab just outside at the airport you can get them to use the meter and pay less than $3 for a ride to La Mariscal hotel district.
For those wanting to save money and reduce their ecological impact on Ecuador, many local buses ($0.25) head south to the tourist areas. Just exit the airport and cross the main street. Buses with an "Amazonas" or "Juan Leon Mera" sign go to La Mariscal. Buses with a "La Marin" sign will leave you a few blocks away from Old Town.
Taxis and buses are everywhere and very inexpensive. Taxi drivers are known to pull weapons on tourists and steal their money, cameras, etc. Secuestro express (express kidnapping) is a crime that increasing numbers of taxi drivers are committing. Pickpocketing is a rare occurrence on buses and can be avoided with common sense. A taxi ride costs a minimum of US$1 during the day and a minimum of US$2 at night. Only use official taxis (yellow with a number painted on the door). Make sure the driver turns on the taxi meter if you don't want to get ripped off and find another taxi if they claim it's broken (taxímetro). At night or if they refuse to, negotiate the price before getting in, or wait for the next. Carry small denominations of money and have exact change for your taxi fare. If you do not have exact change, taxi drivers conveniently won't be able to make change for you and will try to convince you to make the change a tip instead. When taking a taxi be sure you are aware of the fastest route; if a driver is using the meter he may take the scenic route. Most major hotels have taxis that they have approved as safe and legitimate. If unsure about a taxi, call your hotel and they can generally have a safe taxi dispatched to your location. A bus trip costs in Quito $0.25, including Trole and Ecovía (March 2010).
There are lots of artisans working on unique crafts in the capital. These include guitar-makers, candle makers, tanners and leather-workers, silversmiths, ceramicists and woodcarvers. You can find them at their workshops, published in a guide by the Visitors' Bureau.
There are also several fair-trade shops in Quito which promise to pay the craftspeople fairly for their products. The ones at the Tianguez (Plaza San Francisco), El Quinde (Plaza Grande), and Museo Mindalae are all very good.
There are many shopping malls in Quito such as Quicentro, Mall el Jardin, CCI, CC. El Bosque, Megamaxi, Ventura Mall, Ciudad Comercial el Recreo, San Luis, etc. and every street corner has several small "Mom and Pop" shops or stands where only a couple of items are for sale. If your shopping list is very long, you may spend all day looking around for the stores that have the items on your list.
There are many casual wear stores like MNG, Benetton, Lacoste, Guess, Fossil, Bohno,Diesel etc. So if you need some items Quito is in fact a very good place to buy nice clothes at relatively low prices.
Ecuador's indigenous peoples include many highly skilled weavers. Almost everyone who goes to Ecuador sooner or later purchases a sweater, scarf or tapestry. In Quito vendors are found along the sidewalks of more touristy neighborhoods. You should also consider travelling directly to some of the artisen markets, such as the famous one in Otavalo. If you haven't got time for Otavalo, you can find virtually the same gear at the market on Jorge Washington and Juan Leon Mera in the Mariscal district. The Mariscal is replete with dozens of souvenir, craft and T-shirt stores which make shopping for a gift very easy.
You name it, and it's available in Quito. Restaurants range from the basic places offering daily lunch specials for $1.50 to international food with very expensive prices. The country benefits from all worlds, with a variety of dishes inspired by both coastal and Andean produce. Seafood and fish is fresh and delicious, while meats, particularly pork, are excellent. These combine with typical ingredients such as potatoes, plantains and all sorts of tropical and Andean fruits. There are lots of vegetarian restaurants all around town
A good area to head to for eating out is the Plaza El Quinde (or Foch) which is in the Mariscal district at Foch y Reina Victoria. There are dozens of restaurants and eateries all around this area. La Floresta, up the hill from the Mariscal around 12 de Octubre, also has many fine restaurants. The La Floresta traffic circle turns into an evening market after 5 pm and the most popular dish served is tripa mishqui (grilled beef or pork intestines).
Churrasco is a a great Ecuadorian version of a Brazilian dish. Tallarin is a popular noodle dish mixed with chicken or beef. Chinese restaurants are known as "Chifas" and are very abundant. Chaulafan is the local term for fried-rice, a very popular dish. Cebiche (also spelled ceviche) is a very popular dish in which clams or shrimp are marinated in a broth. Worth trying, but look for a well known restaurant with many locals to be sure you are getting fresh seafood. There are also traditional vegetarian cebiches, the most popular, availble in all the city parks, is cebichocho, a mix of chochos(andean white beans), roasted corn, and fried plantain chips.
When buying from lower-priced restaurants or shops, if you only have bills larger than a $5, it's a good idea to get them changed at a bank first.
Around Av. Amazonas & Calle Carrion (between La Mariscal & Parque El Ejido) there are several vegetarian restaurants. They offer daily lunch specials (drink, soup, main, desert) for around $3, as well as items off the menu. All very popular with the office workers around there.
There are several Ecuadorian brands of beer, but the most prevalent throughout the country is Pilsener. However if you are looking for a better quality beer the "Club" in the green bottle is recommended. There are also some alcoholic drinks which can only be found in Quito like Mistelas. Pitchers of "Vino caliente" and "Canelazo" are popular and recommended.
On weekend evenings, La Ronda (Morales & Guayaquil) comes alive. Full of street food stands, buskers, bars, restaurants with live music, the street is packed with locals (and a few tourists) of all classes.
Dance Clubs
La Mariscal offers tons of places for dancing or just drinks.
Outside of La Mariscal are other clubs that are more famous among locals.
Check out the Guapulo area of Quito, its a winding steep area with several great bars and cafés with a real bohemian feel. Just be careful if you go in after sundown, since this area is a bit dodgy. The view in Guapulo is very nice and there are many places with the view of Cumbaya.
Theater/Comedy Clubs
La Ronda
The most popular place for drinking, food and nightlife in the Historic Center of Quito
There are dozens of hostels and hotels in town to accommodate all the visitors. Most people stay in the new town, which is closer to the nightlife.
Between the Old and New Town
Old Town
Old Town is a good base for sightseers.
Stay safe
Quito's reputation as an unsafe city is becoming more apparent and as in every big city tourists should take special care in certain areas.
Do not travel up El Panecillo on foot; use a taxi even during the day. Not only is the neighborhood bad, but the road leading up the hill has very narrow sidewalks, and sometimes no sidewalks at all. This presents a risk of being, at best, overwhelmed with diesel fumes as busses chub by, at worst, getting run over.
It is probably best to avoid "Gringolandia", as there is quite a bit of assault even during the day.
As the Old City becomes quite dead after dark, it is best to avoid walking around alone. However, much of the central squares of the Old Town are patrolled by police and well-lit, so it is fine for a stroll in a group at night. During the day, it is perfectly fine, bustling with locals, shopkeepers, hawkers and tourists, and well patrolled by police, especially at the main tourist attractions. Nevertheless, pickpocketing and purse snatching can be a problem, so take normal precautions. The plaza and doors of the San Francisco church, and the main trolley station near Plaza Domingo are particularly notorious areas for this. Pickpocketing is done by highly skilled groups of 3 or 4 people. You're best off not bringing a wallet at all--just some bills split between various pockets. Also, watch out for the buses and trollies while in old town. On many streets, sidewalks can be very narrow, so it is best to pay attention at all times so you can flatten against the wall and cover your face (diesel fumes!) if you need to let one pass, especially when the sidewalk is crowded.
Mariscal Sucre and all parks among other areas can be unsafe at night so taxis are advised for even short distances. You should always book these by phone from a reputable company - so called 'express kidnappings' from hailed taxis are on the increase and hailing a taxi at night puts you at risk. Keep your belongings as close and as secure as possible, and if you feel in danger, duck into a bar or shop, and then call a taxi. Beware of credit card fraud, which is an increasingly serious problem in Quito as tourists are being targeted in the Mariscal area.
The area near Hospital Militar is quite dangerous, even in the late morning. The road "Solano" where Casa Bambu Hostel is situated is especially dangerous. Armed robberies have become more common. Men have been known to jump out of cars to target and physically threaten foreigners in order to steal their belongings. Although its views are amazing, exercise caution when walking to and from your accommodation. Taxis travel up and down this road frequently so if you can spare $1.50 to get into Mariscal Sucre, do so. Parks nearby are also dangerous. Perhaps walk around the parks instead of going through them.
Con artists
The main bus station is an area known to target travelers (foreigners or locals alike). You need to watch your bags closely, before departure, during departure, even once on the bus. It is best not even to put your luggage in the overhead shelving or under your own seat, as you can be easily distracted and have all your key possessions stolen before realizing it. Unfortunately you need to watch your bags on top of, or under the bus, at every stop until you arrive at your destination. There are two important sorts of scams that you may encounter on buses:
One common one scam involves a thief impersonating bus staff (this can be easy because those of many companies have no uniforms) who will direct you to a seat and finding some excuse to ask you to put your bag in the overhead compartment or directly under your own seat where you cannot see it; an accomplice seated directly behind you will then slash open your bag and steal the belongings. Having the bag between your legs is not safe either as children are commonly used to climb down under the seat (from behind you), slash the bag, and remove belongings without you ever feeling a thing. Always have your bag on your lap.
Another scam will often have an accomplice who will provide a distraction such as pretending to sell sweets before spilling them all over you, giving their friend the chance to steal your belongings. This can't be emphasised enough: never let your belongings out of sight. If something suspicious is happening like this on a bus, just refuse to co-operate and hold your belongings close to you. Robberies of this kind are common, particularly on buses leaving Quito. It is worth considering paying $3 or $4 more for a trip on a more high-class bus as these often have additional security measures, which can prevent robberies of tourists and locals alike. On city buses, it is best to not bring a backpack. If you absolutely have to bring one, wear it on your chest, not your back.
Finally, several neighborhoods located to the very north and south of the city are infamous among locals for having gang/delinquent trouble. "La Bota" to the north is specially notorious as it even locals try to avoid passing through it as much as possible.
Wearing "gringo" clothes (fishing vests, travelers pants, bright colored t-shirts, dirty sandals) will make you a target. Ecuadorians in Quito generally dress conservatively; a pair of nice black pants or dark jeans and a non-descript white/off-white t-shirt will make you look a business person who knows his way around and not just another tourist posing as a Haight-Ashbury hippie.
Travelers in Quito are likely to be approached at some point or another by con artists or persons with "sob stories". Ignore such persons and be wary of anyone asking for money under any pretext, including children begging. If you feel charitable, Ecuador has lots of legitimate charities you can support.
Avoid associating at all with the drug trade in Ecuador. Ecuador has strict laws against possession, transportation and use of illegal drugs and foreigners caught transporting drugs at the airports have been sentenced to long prison terms. Unfortunately, any foreigner with a "alternative" or "hippie" appearance (such as men with long hair) may be assumed by some Ecuadorians to be looking for drugs. If you are approached about drugs in any context, it safe to assume the person approaching you is up to no good.
One exception is use of entheogens by indigenous people. Interest in ayahuasca is prompting increasing numbers of Americans and Europeans to travel to south america in order to partake in traditional ceremonies, and Ecuador is one such place. It is advisable to plan such a trip with a reliable guide before you travel there.
All Ecuadorian citizens and visitors are required to carry ID at all times. If your stay in Ecuador is for a few months or longer, sooner or later, you will encounter a roadside police check and be requested to show ID. You can show your passport; however, carrying your passport around all the time is not advised due to the risk of loss of theft. A better option is to have a copy of your passport certified by your embassy and carry that. Students and long-term residents will be issued an Ecuadorian "censo" card that can also be carried in place of a passport for ID purposes.
If you are the victim of a crime it is suggested you report it to the Ecuadorian National Police (by law, you must report within 72 hours of the incident), as well as to your home country embassy and to the South American Explorers Club.
In 2009, two Visitor Safety Service offices were opened or revamped. Their job is to help with filling out forms, embassies and passports, etc. They have two vehicles for further assistance. Some staff speak English or other languages:
Corner of Roca y Reina Victoria, Edif. Relaciones Exteriores (Pasaportes) Opening Times: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Tel: (+593 2) 254-3983 [email protected] Be prepared to offer English lessons as a "bribe."
Historic Centre Plaza Grande (north side of the square on calle Chile, between Venezuela and García Moreno), Edif. Casa de los Alcaldes. Opening Times: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Tel: (+593 2) 295-5785 This office is known for its slow responses to crimes that are taking place; it is not uncommon to see locals yelling at these officers for not doing their jobs.
A good place to start is the Quito Visitors' Bureau [57]. It has several information centres around the city. These include at the International and Domestic Arrivals terminals at the airport; the Parque Gabriela Mistral in the Mariscal District (just north of Plaza Foch); the Banco Central Museum in the Masiscal District; and finally, in the Old Town, on the ground floor of the Palacio Municipal on one side of Plaza Grande - their main centre.
The main centre includes helpful English-speaking staff, lockers for leaving bags, maps, leaflets and books for sale, a store of Ecuadorian crafts. This centre also offers free guided tours of the Old Town, where visitors only pay the admission fees to sights. The contacts for the main office are: (+593 2) 2570 - 786 / 2586 - 591, [email protected] [58]
The main iTur (national tourist information offices, [59]) is located in northern Quito, close to La Carolina park and El Jardin malls, to one side of the Ministry of Tourism, Av. Eloy Alfaro y Carlos Tobar.
Get out
Quito is surrounded by a variety of places that could interest all kinds of tourists. A couple of hours on a bus ride is all it takes to reach them:
To the North, all tourists should visit the province of Imbabura, which has beautiful lakes such as Yaguarcocha and San Pablo. Hikers and mountain climbers can also ask for adventures in Cayambe National Park, home of the 3rd largest volcano in Ecuador. It's inactive. For tourists who want to shop a bit, they should take notice of the town of Otavalo, it's indian market is famous worldwide for the quality and variety of products on sale. Don't forget to haggle for your preferred price!
To the North West of Quito lies the region of Mindo, a subtropical rainforest paradise, full of rivers, majestic waterfalls, unique wildlife and more. The region is home to a variety of animal wildlife sanctuaries, and is famous locally and internationally because of its beauty. At a slightly higher altitude to Mindo is the Cloudforest. The variety of plants, birds and butterflies is wonderful. The guides carry good quality binoculars to help you spot some of the many varieties of birds. After each guided walk you can return to the lodge for meals. Near the main buildings there are many hummingbird feeders which attract many of the energetic and luminous birds. Accommodation is simple but very clean and pleasant with balconies from which you get beautiful views into the forest. You can visit the butterfly and humming bird farm too for about $3. The staff will show you around and explain to you in Spanish the life cycle of the butterflies (very worthwhile!) Landslides are known to occur on the roads to and from Mindo. Traffic can be held up for hours if this occurs. Trout (trucha in Spanish) is a specialty of Mindo and a dish of this should cost around $6. To get to Mindo from Quito, catch a taxi to Ofelia bus station ($5-6) and at the North bus terminal buy a ticket to Mindo for $2.50. The frequency of these buses differs between weekdays and weekends and travel guide times may be out of date. The earliest bus on a weekday is at 8am (13th April 2010). The bus trip is around 2 hours in length.
To the east, lies Papallacta which is a thermal water resort town. If you're into spas and relaxation, dipping into one of the natural hotwater pools for a couple of hours is a no brainer. The trucha (trout) dishes that are served here are also exquisite (~ $5.00). Take a taxi to Cumbaya bus station (from Mariscal Sucre it should cost c. $8) and from there you can catch a bus ($2.50) to Papallacta. Just ask the buses that stop if they are going there. The bus will drop you in the centre of the town or on the main highway just a few minutes walk from the town (be sure to remind the driver to let you out!). You can get on the back of a Ute by hailing it (with wooden seats) for about 50 c per person to get to the hot springs. Entry into the hot springs is about $7.00. Be careful with your belongings here. You can hire lockers (50 c per locker plus a $5 deposit) but staff advise that you leave your expensive valuables behind the counter. The choice is up to you.
By Train - There are trains to Latacunga from Thursdays to Sundays leaving at 08:00. The train makes a stop for breakfast and at Cotopaxi National Park. It arrives in Latacunga at 12:00 and heads back to Quito at 14:00, arriving there at 18:00. The price is $10 for the return trip. You can use it as an excursion from Quito or get off at Latacunga and travel on from there by bus.


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gocept.amqprun helps you writing and running AMQP consumers, and sending AMQP messages. It currently only supports AMQP 0-8 and integrates with the Zope Tool Kit (ZTK) so you can use adapters, utilities and all the buzz.
Project description
gocept.amqprun helps you writing and running AMQP consumers, and sending AMQP messages. It currently only supports AMQP 0-8 and integrates with the Zope Tool Kit (ZTK) so you can use adapters, utilities and all the buzz.
Basic concepts and terms
- A message handler is a function which is bound with a routing key to exactly one queue. It is called for each message on that queue, and may return a list of messages as a result.
- The result messages of one handled message are sent in one transaction together with the ACK of the handled message.
- When an exception is raised during message processing, the transaction is aborted. (The received message would be NACKed if RabbitMQ was supporting it.)
- A message handler handles exactly one message at a time. Multiple messages can be processed at the same time using threads. Those threads are called workers.
Things you don't need to take care of
- Threading of multiple workers
- Socket handling and locking for communicating with the AMQP broker
- Transaction handling
- Message ids
- Each outgoing message gets an email-like message id.
- The correlation id of each outgoing message is set to the message id of the incoming message.
- Each outgoing message gets a custom references header which is set to the incoming message's reference header plus the incoming message's message id.
Getting started: receiving messages
To get started, define a function which does the work. In this example, we log the message body and send a message. The declare decorator takes two arguments, the queue name and the routing key (you can also pass in a list to bind the function to multiple routing keys). The declare decorator also supports an optional arguments argument that is a dictionary to be passed to the AMQP queue_declare call to, e.g., support mirrored queues on RabbitMQ:
import logging import gocept.amqprun.handler import gocept.amqprun.message log = logging.getLogger(__name__) @gocept.amqprun.handler.declare('test.queue', 'test.routing') def log_message_body(message): log.info(message.body) msg = gocept.amqprun.message.Message( header=dict(content_type='text/plain'), body=u'Thank you for your message.', routing_key='test.thank.messages') return [msg]
The handler function needs to be registered as a named utility. With ZCML this looks like this [1]:
<configure xmlns="http://namespaces.zope.org/zope"> <include package="gocept.amqprun" /> <utility component="path.to.package.log_message_body" name="basic" /> </configure>
To set up a server, it's recommended to create a buildout. The following buildout creates a config file for gocept.amqprun as well as a ZCML file for the component configuration and uses ZDaemon to daemonize the process:
[buildout] parts = config zcml app server [deployment] name = queue recipe = gocept.recipe.deploymentsandbox root = ${buildout:directory} [config] recipe = lovely.recipe:mkfile path = ${deployment:etc-directory}/queue.conf amqp-hostname = localhost amqp-username = guest amqp-password = guest amqp-virtualhost = / eventlog = <eventlog> level DEBUG <logfile> formatter zope.exceptions.log.Formatter path STDOUT </logfile> </eventlog> amqp-server = <amqp-server> hostname ${:amqp-hostname} username ${:amqp-username} password ${:amqp-password} virtual_host ${:amqp-virtualhost} </amqp-server> content = ${:eventlog} ${:amqp-server} <worker> amount 10 component-configuration ${zcml:path} </worker> <settings> your.custom.settings here </settings> [zcml] recipe = lovely.recipe:mkfile path = ${deployment:etc-directory}/queue.zcml content = <configure xmlns="http://namespaces.zope.org/zope"> <include package="gocept.amqprun" /> <include package="your.package" /> </configure> [app] recipe = zc.recipe.egg:script eggs = gocept.amqprun your.package zope.exceptions arguments = '${config:path}' scripts = server=app [server] recipe = zc.zdaemonrecipe deployment = deployment program = ${buildout:bin-directory}/app
|It's likely that there will be a special ZCML statement and/or grok support to make registering of handlers easier.
Sending messages
If all you want to do is send messages, you don't have to register any handlers, but can use gocept.amqprun.server.Server.send() directly. While the handlers usually run in their own process, started by the server entrypoint (as described above), if you're just sending messages, you can also skip the extra process and run the gocept.amqprun.server.Server in your original process, in its own thread. Here is some example code to do that:
def start_server(**kw): parameters = gocept.amqprun.connection.Parameters(**kw) server = gocept.amqprun.server.Server(parameters) server_thread = threading.Thread(target=server.start) server_thread.daemon = True server_thread.start() import time time.sleep(0.1) return server
(When you're using the ZCA, you'll probably want to register the Server as a utility at that point, too, so clients can access it to send messages easily.)
For application-specific settings gocept.amqprun makes the <settings> section from the configuration available via an ISettings utility:
settings = zope.component.getUtility( gocept.amqprun.interfaces.ISettings) settings.get('your.settings.key')
- Currently all messages are sent and received through the amq.topic exchange. Other exchanges are not supported at the moment.
Interfacing with the file system
gocept.amqprun provides a quick way to set up a handler that writes incoming messages as individual files to a given directory, using the <amqp:writefiles> ZCML directive. You need the writefiles extra to enable this directive:
<configure xmlns="http://namespaces.zope.org/zope" xmlns:amqp="http://namespaces.gocept.com/amqp"> <include package="gocept.amqprun" file="meta.zcml" /> <amqp:writefiles routing_key="test.data" queue_name="test.queue" directory="/path/to/output-directory" /> </configure>
All messages with routing key 'test.data' would then be written to 'output-directory', two files per message, one containing the body and the other containing the headers (in zope.xmlpickle format). (Note that in the buildout example above, you would need to put the writefiles directive into the [zcml] section, not the [config] section.)
You can specify multiple routing keys separated by spaces:
<amqp:writefiles routing_key="test.foo test.bar" queue_name="test.queue" directory="/path/to/output-directory" />
You can configure the way files are named with the pattern parameter, for example:
<amqp:writefiles routing_key="test.data" queue_name="test.queue" directory="/path/to/output-directory" pattern="${routing_key}/${date}/${msgid}-${unique}.xml" />
pattern performs a string.Template substitution. The following variables are available:
date: The date the message arrived, formatted %Y-%m-%d msgid: The value of the message-id header routing_key: The routing key of the message unique: A token that guarantees the filename will be unique in its directory
The default value for pattern is ${routing_key}-${unique}.
To support zc.buildout, {variable} is accepted as an alternative syntax to ${variable}. (zc.buildout uses ${} for its own substitutions, but unfortunately does not support escaping them.)
If pattern contains slashes, intermediate directories will be created below directory, so in the example, messages would be stored like this:
Just like the declare decorator, the <amqp:writefiles> ZCML directive also supports an optional arguments parameter that is passed to the AMQP queue_declare call to, e.g., support RabbitMQ mirrored queues:
<amqp:writefiles routing_key="test.foo test.bar" queue_name="test.queue" directory="/path/to/output-directory" arguments=" x-ha-policy = all " />
You can also set up a thread to read files from a directory and publish them onto the queue, using the <amqp:readfiles> ZCML directive (the filename will be transmitted in the X-Filename header). You need the readfiles extra to enable this directive:
<configure xmlns="http://namespaces.zope.org/zope" xmlns:amqp="http://namespaces.gocept.com/amqp"> <include package="gocept.amqprun" file="meta.zcml" /> <amqp:readfiles directory="/path/to/input-directory" routing_key="test.data" /> </configure>
The input-directory is expected to be a Maildir, i.e. files to be read should appear in input-directory/new` which will be polled every second. After the files have been published to the given routing key, they will be moved to ``input-directory/cur.
You can set the AMQP server parameters for running the tests via environment variables:
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The source code is available in the mercurial repository at https://code.gocept.com/hg/public/gocept.amqprun
Please report any bugs you find at https://projects.gocept.com/projects/projects/gocept-amqprun/issues
0.8 (2012-04-04)
- Fix race condition that caused messages to be acknowledged on a different channel than they were received on (#10635).
- Fix race condition that caused attempts at sending messages before the server was started properly (#10620).
0.7 (2012-03-22)
- Fix race condition between getting the current channel in the DataManager and switching the current channel in the Server (#10521).
- Make AMQP server configurable for tests (#9232).
0.6.1 (2012-02-23)
- Fixed bug in creating references header when parent message has no references (#10478).
0.6 (2012-02-22)
- Changed FileStoreReader from its own process to a thread that uses gocep.amqprun for sending (previously it used amqplib). Introduced amqp:readfiles ZCML directive. (#10177)
- Changed filestore extra to readfiles extra.
- Transmit filename as X-Filename header from amqp:readfiles.
- Introduced ISender utility.
- Fixed bug with acknowledging messages that was introduced in 0.5 (#10030).
- Changed API for MainTestCase from create_reader to start_server.
0.5.1 (2012-01-09)
- Bugfix to support unicode arguments for queue declaration as pika only supports bytestrings here.
- Bugfix to make arguments parameter of amqp:writefiles work (#10115).
0.5 (2011-12-08)
- Added writefiles extra to make ZCML directive amqp:writefiles optional.
- Added filestore extra to make gocept.amqprun.filestore optional.
- Moved declaration of amqp:writefiles from configure.zcml to meta.zcml.
- Renamed gocept.amqprun.server.MessageReader into gocept.amqprun.server.Server and added a send method so it can initiate sending of messages.
- Add support for arguments for queue_declare e.g to support x-ha-policy headers for RabbitMQ mirrored queue deployments (#10036).
- Internal API change in server.AMQPDataManager.__init__: the message parameter is now optional, so it was moved to the end of the list of arguments.
- Use plone.testing for layer infrastructure.
0.4.2 (2011-08-23)
- Add helper methods for dealing with header files to FileWriter (for #9443).
0.4.1 (2011-08-22)
- Log Message-ID.
0.4 (2011-07-25)
- The message id of outgoing messages is set.
- The correlation id of outgoing messages is set to the incoming message's message id (if set).
- A custom header references is set to the incoming message's reference header + the incomming message's message id (like References in RFC5322).
- Fixed broken tests.
- Allow upper case in settings keys.
- Extend AMQP server configuration for FileStoreReader to include credentials and virtual host.
- Allow specifying multiple routing keys (#9326).
- Allow specifying a filename/path pattern (#9327).
- The FileWriter stores the headers in addition to the body (#9328).
- FileWriter sends IMessageStored event (#9335).
0.3 (2011-02-05)
- Renamed decorator from handle to declare.
- Added helper method wait_for_response to MainTestCase.
- Added an IProcessStarting event which is sent during startup.
- Added the <amqp:writefiles/> directive that sets up a handler that writes incoming messages into files.
- Added handling of <logger> directives
0.2 (2010-09-14)
- Added a decorator gocept.amqprun.handler.handle(queue_name, routing_key).
0.1 (2010-08-13)
- first release.
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- INTERPOL Kuwait
Member since :
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Under the command of the Minister of Interior, Kuwait's Public Security Force provides law enforcement services to the people of Kuwait. Created in 1938, it is a national police force in charge of public security and the prevention, detection and investigation of crime.
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Arab Police
Coordination of targeted regional law enforcement action with the 22 member countries of the Arab Interior Ministers Council;
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Coordination of administrative matters relating to Kuwait's membership of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, a politico-economic union of six member states located in the Gulf region;
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Wildlife crime: experts recommend an integrated global response
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Now that a year goes by, here's the opportunity to roll out the credits and vote of thanks to all the people behind (promise it will not be a tear jerker). First and foremost, Thanks to Sudhindra for introducing me to the blogosphere. Sudhi, really owe it to you for this and those amazing times at office discussing the big bad world and how two old guys on the wrong side of 30 are coping with it (Krithika, If you are reading it in Chennai...you know what we discuss and laugh about).
My spouse, Subha has been a real pillar throughout my life come what may and has really motivated me to do more than I would have usually done. Though I started this blog, she made me really go the whole nine yards with this blog, just as she has been pushy about me pursuing my love for golf and going back to painting the canvases.
Harry has been extremely kind in raving about my blog and giving me the sense of satisfaction with doing this thing.
Last but not the least, a big thanks to all those who found the time to come to my blog, read it and post their comments. I know, I have been a real jerk in not replying to all those comments and not even complimenting by going back to your blogs and posting comments, but with a job which is anything but a 9 to 5 thing, 2 kids who are mischief personified and a whole big load of extra hobbies to devote time to, it really becomes a grind. I promise though, that I will improve on this and for starters reply back to the comments in time. Again, thanks Srivalli, Arundati, Swati, Arundathi, Nags, Divya, Mansi, Jayasree, and all others who I cannot recollect at this moment.
Coming to the point. Here's the round-up of the year gone by, the recipes that I have posted and the giveaway.
Beverages :
Burning Peaches (Cocktail)
Tiranga (Cocktail)
Screwdriver (Cocktail)
Bread Pakoras
Cilantro Falafel with Star Anise flavored Soy Garlic Humus
Potato Chops
Lachhedar Aloo
Tandoori Gobi
Achari Paneer Tikka
Murg Malai Tikka (Creamy Chicken Kababs)
Vegetable Skewers
Cocktail Sticks
Chicken 65
Chicken Fry
Veg Dishes & Accompaniments:
Ennai Kathrikai
Aloo Poshto
Tamatar Ka Saar
Mirch Ka Salan
Tamatar aur Chana Dal Ka Salan
Lasan Ka Salan
Dry Fruit Salan
Gobi Aur Mirch Ka Salan
Kache Pyaaz Ka Khatta
Stuffed Chili with coconut peanut sauce
Paruppu Usili (Lentil Curry)
Chhole Bhature
Baghare Baingan
Beetroot Fry
Kashmiri Mushroom
Khumb Masaledaar
Pickled Carrot Relish
Paneer Makai
Vengaya Sambar ( Lentil Curry with shallots)
Mint Potatoes
Heart Shaped Cheese Mushroom Ravioli in Herbed Tomato Sauce
Chicken Dishes:
Murg Kairi ( Chicken with raw mango)
Hyderabadi Anjeer Murg (Chicken in Figs Gravy)
Chicken Whatever
Olive Chicken
Butter Chicken
Hot Garlic Chicken
Murg Patiala
Mutton Chops Kozhambu
Malabar Mutton Curry
Hari Machhli
Konkani Fish Curry
Rice Crusted Snapper
Narangi Mahi ( Pan seared fish with orange dill & vodka)
Squid Fritters
Prawn Curry
Jhinga Samarkand
Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice)
Carrot Rice
Bohri Biryani
Hyderabadi Biryani
Sabudana Khichadi
Carrot Idli
Strawberry Smoothie
Chocolate Muffins
Banana Bread
Khubani Ka Meetha (Indian Apricot Compote)
Gajjar Halwa with Star Anise
Poached Spiced Pears in Pear Sauce
Baked Figs Jamun-E-Gul
Pineapple Calypso
Apple Torte
Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake Omnia
Wow! I cannot believe I cooked up that much in the year gone by.
We post the lucky one's names on the 20th of this month.


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IVhorseman wrote:With blissey, i ain't expecting any one-hit-KOs, for sure. but it's got an attack of TEN, and it's special attack is fairly low too. Personally, i'd most likely be using my infernape vs. a blissey, but Alakazam could hold his own.
Only way OHKO blissey with with physical attacks and Blissey 3hkos alakazam, assuming it's the all out attacking Kazam and not some sort of insane HP kazam. Blissey loves Ice beam, thunderbolt, seismic toss, etc.
And the extremely popular garchomp, which just about everyone on the competitive circuit uses, because of everyone loving sandstorm to death with Hippo and Tyranitar, And it's near Uberness (which has been discussed, numerous times) spells disaster for alakazam.
Alakazam is powerful, but OU is no place for the fella. Same as the awesome Kangaskhan, because "Skarmory walls it"
Anyone here doing the battle tower? Sure it's hax central But my team of Breloom-Garchomp-Articuno is just destroying it right now. And breloom pretty much desimated Palmers team, all by herself. Also: Breloom+double battling= screwed shroom. I'm going back to heatran for that place.


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The lights shut off in the gym.
The lights shut off in the gym.
A spotlight hit Monroe-Woodbury freshman Jake Friedman, whose name was announced as a 99-pound finalist on Saturday at the Ridgefield (Conn.) Challenge.
Now it was go time. Trailing 4-0 in the third period, Friedman hit a five-point move. After Iona Prep's Stephen Fahy scored two points, Friedman scored a reversal with 10 seconds left to pull out a 7-6 win.
"The atmosphere drove me to win that match," said Friedman, 6-1 in varsity matches this season.
Friedman, who has won two jayvee tournaments this season, is Monroe-Woodbury's No. 3 99-pounder.
Monroe-Woodbury could have a competitive Section 9 tournament in that weight class in its own wrestling room.
Sophomore Vinny Vespa (29-3), the team's top 99-pounder, was a section finalist last season. Freshman Kevin Kelly, who has wrestled half of his matches up at 106, is 13-8 this year.
The state allowed teams to enter two wrestlers in the same weight class at section tournament beginning in 2009. Teams can have a maximum of 16 wrestlers compete in a section tournament.
This season, Monroe-Woodbury has a case for entering three wrestlers at 99 pounds who could challenge for a section title.
"This is probably the first time that I've had three kids who are good enough to place at one weight," Fischbein said.
Section 9 chairman Jeff Cuilty, a member of the state wrestling committee, said allowing triple entries has not been discussed at any meetings.
"I don't think we need to go that far," Cuilty said.
Cuilty said that any changes to state rules have to be approved a year in advance.
Fischbein said he might be the only Section 9 coach in favor of a rule change. Monroe-Woodbury has one of section's largest teams every year. The Crusaders currently have more than 50 wrestlers.
"If the purpose is getting the best kids to wrestle in sections, I don't see why it would be a bad idea," Fischbein said of a triple entry at one weight.
Vespa and Kelly are really close in skill level, Fischbein said. Vespa owns two wins over Kelly this season by scores of 2-0 and 3-0. Kelly wrestled tough against Pine Bush junior Chris Cuccolo, the section's top 99-pounder, losing 1-0.
"It's definitely kind of weird wrestling Kevin," Vespa said. "Not only is he my teammate but we've been pretty much best friends for so long. I'm not throwing elbows in there. Kevin has definitely come a long way since him and I used to wrestle (when we were younger)."
Friedman is getting better each match, wrestling on instinct. Friedman's five-point move Saturday was an example.
"Actually, I saw someone do a spladle on YouTube and I got in the right position," Friedman said of a split-leg cradle. "I knew I was losing. I knew I needed a five-point move, and I went for it."
Vespa and Kelly will be Monroe-Woodbury's two entries at 99 pounds in the section tournament next weekend in Central Valley, Fischbein said.
Friedman's season isn't over, however. He will wrestle at the jayvee section tournament Saturday at Warwick.
"We have to do what's best for the team and how we are going to win the tournament," Friedman said. "It's really up to coach Fischbein who he is going to put in."
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strokesRPG: The War of the Burning Sky
hile once news reached the Free Citystate of Gate Pass by weekly teleporting courier, that channel has gone silent, and now news travels by the old routes of rumor — travelers from the outside world. You might be one of those travelers, or a concerned native of the city, but you have heard the rumors.
Emperor Drakus Coaltongue, ruler of the mighty Ragesian Empire which lies to the west of Gate Pass, has been slain in a distant nation, or so the rumors say. Of course, the rumors once said that Coaltongue was immortal. However, no one doubts the tales of armies mustering in Ragesia, with orders to secure the borders of the empire at this time of weakness and uncertainty. And from Shahalesti, the elvish nation east of Gate Pass, the rumors say its ruler seeks to claim the vulnerable Ragesia for his people.
Gate Pass sits alone in its mountain pass, one of the few safe routes between these two nations — Ragesia and Shahalesti. For weeks people have been saying war would come to Gate Pass, and now the rumors are true.
In War of the Burning Sky, you will have the chance to fight in a war of mythic proportions, and determine the fate of many nations in its aftermath. Ever-escalating conflicts, powered by mighty magic and fervent faith, threaten your freedom and lives, and even the world itself.
Driven by the dogs of war, you will head for a distant safe haven, a mages' school named Lyceum, which has sent up a rallying cry for those who wish to resist the warmongers. You will have a chance to form alliances, to build an army, and to uncover the strange secrets that underlie the conflict. As the war reaches a climax, powerful magic will threaten to scorch nations, or sunder them into nothing but nightmares. It will be up to you to bring the war to an end before only embers and ruins remain.


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Jimmy Mac
Birthplace: USA!
Where'd I Grow Up: Chicago.
Birthday: Just one.
Sign: Of the times.
Marital Status: Ask my wife.
Siblings: Is that what you call them?
Kids: Yes, and I am one.
Pets: Daisy " the attention hound"
Favorite All-Time Artist: Too many choices
Favorite New Artist: Demetri Martin.
Favorite New Album: Surfers Pajama Party; The Centurions.
Favorite All-Time CD: A Diamond on Vinyl.
3 Desert Island Discs: They have electricity on desert islands? Way Cool!
Favorite Song Lyric:
When she moves her hips
Down to her fingertips
I feel I'm Heaven bound
And when she starts to sway
I've got to say
She really moves her grass around
Rock a hula baby (you're mine)!
First Concert Attended: Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Favorite Local Restaurant: Hamburger Habit (aka the Habit).
Favorite Place Hangout: KTYD studio.
Hobbies: Selling all the stuff from my old hobbies.
Favorite Actor: Alan Rickman.
Favorite Movie: Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
Favorite TV Show: Twilight Zone.
Favorite Sports Team: Banana Slugs (UCSC) Favorite Website: Google news.
What are you passionate about: Audio (and the blues).
Nickname Growing Up: Reno(it's a long story).
People would be shocked if they knew that I don't have a cell phone.
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Personal income rose in 3,062 of the nation's 3,113 counties in 2011, with growth ranging from 62.2 percent in King County, TX, to –28.8 percent in Lynn County, TX. Of the 50 counties with the fastest personal income growth in 2011, 45 were located in the Plains Region—with 41 of the 45 counties located in Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Increases in farm income were a major factor in the growth rates for most of these counties. Inflation, as measured by the national price index for personal consumption expenditures, accelerated to 2.4 percent in 2011 from 1.9 percent in 2010.
Per capita personal income (personal income divided by population) in counties in 2011 ranged from $121,301 in New York County (Manhattan), NY, to $16,752 in Crowley County, CO. Of the nation's 3,113 counties, 609 (19.6 percent) had 2011 per capita personal income levels that exceeded the nation's average of $41,560.
For more information about personal income, read the full report.


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This is somewhat based on the 2001 ghost rules (i.e. the rules for being incorporeal). I found that those rules sucked, because ghosts really couldn't do anything. So, I made up my own stats.
Ghost (?CP)
Skill: 1d6
Move: 8"
Armor: 1d10
Incorporeal: This unit is not affected by corporeal objects or creations, nor may it effect them by normal means. Only other incorporeal weapons or specialized magic may damage or influence this creature in any way. The creature may move through obstacles, and may become invisible (kind of like a scout).
Terrifying: Once per turn, this creature may attempt to affect the mind of one normal (or inferior) minifig within 3" by rolling 1d6
1-The target gains +1 to all skill rolls in its next turn, and the ghost must reveal its location (if hidden).
2 or 3-No effect.
4 or 5-The target discards any items that inflict a movement penalty and runs at maximum sprinting speed from the ghost for 1d4 turns.
6-The ghost may either take the above effect or possess the target, causing the ghost to be removed until the target dies and allowing the ghost player to move and attack with the possessed unit with its full capabilities (including the ghost's Supernatural Dice).
The ghost has 2d6 Supernatural dice with the "poltergeist" cliche (adding to range of thrown objects, subtracting from enemy move or skill, etc). These CAN be used on corporeal objects.
So, what do you think?