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The Fourlands are recovering from a devastating invasion by the Insects. The Emperor San has ordered reconstruction efforts to be undertaken, under the watchful eye of his immortal Circle, but many feel that these efforts are proceeding too slowly. Refugees from the front clog the cities and dissatisfaction is spreading. When the Swordsman Gio is unseated by a skilled newcomer, his resentment fuels the flames of rebellion.
Meanwhile, the Messenger, Comet Jant Shira, is commanded to join an expedition to a newly-discovered land beyond the ocean. Terrified of the sea, Jant can only get through the journey by lapsing back into his drug habit. The new land of Tris turns out to be a wonderful paradise, but the Fourlanders' arrival sparks fear and trepidation...even before an Insect gets loose on the island.
No Present Like Time is the second of four novels in Steph Swainston's Castle series, set five years after the events of The Year of Our War. Whilst earlier events are referenced and provide notable backstory for this volume - such as the characterisation of Jant and several other members of the Circle - the main storyline of No Present Like Time is self-contained.
As before, the novel unfolds in the first-person from Jant's perspective. The book contains three principal storylines: the discovery of Tris and the events that unfold there; the rebellion against the established order led by the deposed Swordsman; and Jant's own personal crisis as he deals with his wife's supposed infidelity and his own resulting lapse back into drug use. There is a feeling of duality to the novel, as the external, large-scale and major events in the outside world impact on Jant's own personal life and emotional development, the epic made personal.
This blending of big events and Jant's own personal issues is more successful than in the first novel, The Year of Our War, which I enjoyed but overall felt was not an altogether successful blending of traditional epic fantasy elements and the New Weird (Swainston is regarded, by no less than China Mieville, as one of the leading authors of that much-debated movement). Here Swainston is much more confident in melding these elements into a much more cohesive whole. She also makes much better use of the Shift, the other-dimensional realm that Jant visits in his drug-induced state. The Shift is a place where sharks can take on a human aspect and drive cars made of animal organs, and where time can be rolled back and forth at will (I suspect this is also the part of the book which Mieville nodded approvingly over the most). However, rather than just being the destination for an excursion to Weirdsville for its own sake, the Shift plays a key role in the narrative, both thematically and practically.
There are some weaknesses. The book features no less than two separate visits to Tris, complete with descriptions of the sea voyages there and back. In a novel that's only 400 pages long, that doesn't give the author much time to pack everything in. The result is that Tris itself feels somewhat under-developed. We don't see any more of it than a single town and the fascinating culture-clash between the democratic, Senate-led Tris and the Empire of the Fourlands, ruled by its immortal god-emperor, is not expanded upon satisfyingly. Also, as the rebellion against the Emperor gets going off-page during the toing and froing across the ocean, it is never really convincingly established either. Swainston does a great job of using it for plot and character purposes, but the thematic chance to really challenge and question the way the Empire is run is not exploited to the full.
Nevertheless, No Present Like Time (****) is a significant improvement over its forebear and is an enjoyable read, packed with satisfyingly fantastical ideas and some excellent character development of both Jant and several of the other major principals. However, some other elements could have done with a bit more fleshing-out. The novel is available now in the UK (as part of The Castle Omnibus) and USA.


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My favorite chocolate recipe is Hot Fudge Cake (we always double it and serve it with some whipped up Rich's Whip)
1 Cup Flour
¾ cup sugar
2 T cocoa
2 t baking powder
¼ t salt
½ cup parve milk
2 T melted margarine
1 C brown sugar
¼ cocoa
1¾ C Hot water
Mix flour, sugar, 2 T cocoa, baking powder and salt together.
Stir in milk, and margarine
Pour into ungreased pan
Mix brown sugar and ¼ cup cocoa together and sprinkle over batter – DO NOT MIX IN
Pour hot water over
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
Above is for 9" pan; double and put in 9 x 13
love chocolate in all its forms. i sometimes put plain cocoa powder into my coffee. would really enjoy getting this set of baking chocolate.
Chocolate souffle/chocolate molten cakes. They're my favorite. Whenever I go out to eat, I order that for dessert. I have no interest in even trying anything else out :)
I love a black forest trifle...makes a great presentation and is really delicious. For a kosher dessert I make a chocolate vinegar cake which has no milk and uses margarine instead of butter...no eggs either for a low cholesterol touch. Also, death by chocolate cookies are a winner.
I love chocolate in any shape or form!
Even a warmed up chocolate chip cookie or chocolate chip bar with vanilla ice cream - and when it's topped with warm runny chocolate sauce, what could be better!
My treat is chocolate mud pie with a crispy base.
Favorite chocolate dessert? A simple chocolate mousse - what could be better?
12 oz chocolate
8 eggs separated (use 6 yolks, 8 whites)
Slowly melt the chocolate. Let cool a bit, but while still warm beat in the egg yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in to chocolate/egg yolk mixture. I also add about 1/2 tsp almond flavoring and a few sprinkles of cinnamon.
By adding 4 eggs and 10 oz margarine, you can make a chocolate mousse cake.
After melting chocolate, and cooling a bit, beat in the 10 oz of margarine (or butter). Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into chocolate mixture.
Place 3/4ths of mixture into ungreased springform pan and bake at 350 for about 45 mins to 1 hour. Put rest of mousse into refrigerator.
Cool - center will sink. When completely cool, spoon remaining mousse into center of cake.
Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
(Again, you can add any flavorings you wish.)
my favorite chocolate desert is molten hot chocolate cakes from fresh & easy. they're so easy to make and so good! and of course, nothing can top a good brownie
I adore ScharffenBerger chocolate; I'm one of their best customers. I don't splurge on too many ingredients, but this chocolate is definitely worth it! My favorite recipe is one that I found inside a ScharffenBerger box, Chocolate Orbit Cake. Here is the link to the recipe on their website: http://www.scharffenberger.com/chocolate/recipes/cakes/chocolate-orbit-cake/
It works for Pesach, and it's delicious all year round.
I love chocolate in any shape or form... For a quick chocolate fix I'll stick graham cracker, chocolate & marshmallows into the microwave for instant s'mores....
Do I need to post a "real" recipe in order to qualify for the giveaway?
My favorite chocolate dessert is chocolate soup!
My favorite would have to be hot fudge sauce over ice cream!
this is tough - but i think I'll go with chocolate pecan pie
Truffles are my favorite chocolate dessert.
I just created a new recipe using Sharfenberger's cocoa powder -- and the best thing is, it's gluten free, pareve, and vegan!
Strawberry Chocolate Oat Muffins
6-8 strawberries
Chocolate powder, to taste (about 1/4 c)
3/4 cup corn starch
1/2 tsp baking soda
~ 2 cups oats
~ 1 tsp brown sugar
a heaping cup of sugar
3/4 cup oil
1 tsp salt
So delicious! But brownies are always good, too.
Love to make a cocoa cola chocolate cake with butter cream middle then covered in ganache
Yum Chocolate! It's always a good time to eat brownies.
I like chocolate chip biscottis. Thanks for the great post! I got some great recipes from your website.
I must be pleased for sharing your ideas. Thank you for the good writes up. It's a brilliant job.

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Reviewed By Jane J (West Hollywood, CA) Reviewed for a 1993 Honda Del Sol —3/8/2012 11:32 AM
While the seat covers are custom made, I was hoping the material used would be more flexible. Too much cotton and not enough poly. Perhaps after enough use, they will soften a bit.


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Lucy Moves In With Violet
Names: Violet & Lucy
Location: Springdale, Arizona
I am really happy to share with you Violet and Lucy's shared room! Their room is bright and cheery, filled with vintage touches, school house inspirations, and handmade love.
This used to be just Violet's room, so I kept a few elements from her old decor, such as the feminine white dressers (they were mine when I was a child) and blue walls. Also, Lucy's crib skirt used to be Violet's, and the diaper changing cover was made from the old curtain fabric. But, this time around, I wanted to soften up the room considerably. So I made some adorable white and yellow pom-pom curtains with enough sheerness to let lots of light in!
The ikea crib and reupholstered lounge chair have very modular, clean lines. I like the mix of these pieces with my childhood furniture, as they create visual interest in the room and really break up the monotony of my old bedroom set.
I made Violet's chalkboard headboard, and kept her lovely Amy Blackwell prints hung on the wall. Inspired by Pinterest, I made this fabric bookshelf to go above Violet's bed. Her happy gingham-clad bed is filled with pillows and handmade plush animals from my shop. Of course Violet's octopus lamp looks on. He had to stay in the room for sure!
Over on Lucy's side of the room......
I made the fun star mobile and spray painted it gold. Keeping with the school house inspiration, Fine Little Day's Apple Papple poster hangs above Lucy's crib. My sweet friends Laura and Nathan gave us this Apple Print by Sycamore Street Press! I hung this print with two lovely Amy Marcella flower illustrations, and added some cute little bows!
Here you can see the lemon yellow upholstered chair with a handmade owl pillow from my dear friend Amber Perrodin. (Side note: Amber is an AMAZING artist. Go check out her Etsy Shop if you have the time). The rather large closet is covered with white curtains. Violet's red dresser hides inside for more storage. The closet is large enough that Violet's play kitchen fits in comfortably. Probably my favorite detail of the room is this little arrangement next to the closet. An gold mirror hangs above a vintage embroidery, vintage dress, and thrifted "L" creating a cute vignette.
This room is my favorite room in our whole house! I hope that you have enjoyed this tour. And, I hope that my girls have happy memories of their childhood room!
Thanks Stacie! Readers, visit Stacie on Gingibersnap blog and check out her shop.
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A former Wayne Central bus driver involved in a head-on crash in Macedon while off-duty was sentenced Tuesday to an interim probation of one year, with further sentencing to follow.
Julynn Criscuolo, 45,�of Sodus was sentenced Tuesday, July 22, before Wayne County Judge Dennis Kehoe. She pleaded guilty to the top counts in the 10-count indictment for two incidents on the same day: aggravated vehicular assault for the Oct. 30, 2013 crash in Macedon�that injured 64-year-old Candace Aldrich of Farmington; and felony DWI for�a school bus incident a few hours earlier that day.
The guilty plea was accepted on the condition that the judge would not sentence Criscuolo to more time than was recommended by Wayne County District Attorney Rick Healy. Healy recommended 1.5 to 4.5 years in prison for the assault charge and 1.5 to 4 years on the DWI to run concurrently � or a combined 1.5 to 4.5 years.
Criscuolo�s defense counsel countered, requesting probation.
Kehoe sentenced Criscuolo to one year of interim probation, which means she will be on probation for one year, after which time she will return to court to receive further sentencing. If Criscuolo violates probation, she will return to court for sentencing immediately. Healy said he will again recommend the combined 1.5 to 4.5 years prison sentence when the time comes. The minimum sentence allowed by law could be�five years probation.
The victim, her sister and husband were in the courtroom for sentencing, and according to Healy, were �very unhappy� with the judge�s decision.
Prior to sentencing, Jennifer Cornish Genovese read an impact statement to the court that detailed her sister�s extensive injuries, five surgeries and long, painful recovery and rehabilitation process. She described the intensive care supplied by family members, extended family members and professionals to aid in the recovery process.
�This does not begin to address the far-reaching emotional impact that this accident has had on my sister, as well as our entire family. This has been life-changing for all of us ... Julynn Criscuolo, by choosing to drive drunk, has put our family through this traumatic experience.�
Criscuolo will return to court in one year, or sooner if she violates probation, at which time she will receive a minimum of�five more years probation or a maximum of 4.5 years in prison.
Former Wayne Central school bus driver gets probation
A former Wayne Central bus driver involved in a head-on crash in Macedon while off-duty was sentenced Tuesday to an interim probation of one year, with further sentencing to follow.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Looking for city to make a homebase in Northern India Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Looking for city to make a homebase in Northern India Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> India View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message amybasha77Joined: 03 Dec 2007Posts: 2 Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:42 am Post subject: Looking for city to make a homebase in Northern India Hello, My friend and I will be heading to India in February after teaching ESL in Korea. In 02 I spent 6 weeks in Mysore, studying yoga and Indian dance. Is there a neat little town like that in Northern India where we can study dance and yoga and have a good blend between Westerners and Indians? Will it be very cold in Northern India in Feb/March? Thanks for your tips! Back to top lady zJoined: 28 Sep 2005Posts: 39Location: India Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject: You could try Pushkar or Rishikesh. Both towns are holy sites and have a mix of Indian Hindu pilgrims and western longterm travellers who study yoga, dance, music, etc. Have a great time Back to top medusaJoined: 26 Nov 2005Posts: 50Location: France / India Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: Yes, they are both good cities, otherwise try Varanasi also known as Banares in Uttar Pradesh. Again, a holy city on the Ganges river and very popular with long term travellers who study music, yoga, hindi among other projects. If you want more up to date info go to www.indiamike.com Back to top Stephen JonesJoined: 21 Feb 2003Posts: 4124 Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject: Quote: otherwise try Varanasi also known as Banares in Uttar Pradesh. Ah, the glories of pedestrian traffic jams. And that was before the population doubled. On a tangent read Pankash Misra's the romantics, which is set in Varanasi. In fact read anything by Pankash Misra. Back to top comeniusJoined: 27 Jan 2003Posts: 124Location: San Francisco, California, USA Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:39 am Post subject: Varanasi is absolutely amazing. I spent a small amount of time there a few years ago and really found it fascinating. I would definitely consider it! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> India All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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As expected, goaltender Karri Ramo has been assigned to AHL Norfolk after returning from Prague where he accompanied the Lightning for the first two games of the regular season. Ramo, who was excellent in the preseason, was penciled in for Norfolk ever since the Bolts signed veteran goalie Olaf Kolzig July 1. Ramo was recalled from Norfolk on December 19 of last year and never returned. He played 22 games for the Lightning last season, going 7-11-3 with a 3.02 GAA and .899 save percentage. (source: tampabaylightning.com)
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A Car Suited for James Bond: Aston Martin Vanquish
James Bond is back in his '60s Aston Martin in the new movie, but Dan Neil on The News Hub explains why he really should be driving Aston's latest model, the extraordinary 2014 Vanquish. Photo: Aston Martin.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Are you saying that the 600 is more dynamic sounding and maybe better definition and the 300 has more of a tube-like sound?angelod307 wrote:BobSmi57 wrote:I appreciate your opinion , since you owned both amps. You say they have the same sound, but the Sunfire 600 sounds better to you. Does the 600 stereo amp have the same sound as the 300 stereo amp? The 600x2 is really hard to find in good condition. Maybe I could bi-amp using 2 channels of the Cinema Grand for the bass, and use a 300x2 for the ribbons.thuffman03 wrote:The difference between the two amps is really just power. I have owned both and the Cinema Grand and the Cinema Grand Signature and both have the same sound, but the Signature is double the power. Cinema Gran is 200 wpc while the Signature is at least 400 wpc into 8 ohms.
IMO, both are good amps and will power your speakers fine. You most likely not hear any difference and the volume level between them will be pretty close but you will not be taxing the Signature as much when you play it loud as it has more power in reserve.
Now I prefer the Sunfire 600 on ALIII's. I like the sound better. I think it is voiced differently for stereo and not for home theater. Just my opinion.
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ChromaCam takes striking and artistic photographs with your iPhone. ChromaCam shows amazing color highlighted images in real time. No drawing areas or painting colors, ChromaCam does it all for you, like magic!
Tap an object in the viewfinder to select the color and ChromaCam instantly shows only that color in the live video preview! The image becomes black-and-white, with only your chosen color still showing, all live as you watch the view of your iPhone's camera.
Adjust the Color Spinner at the bottom to set the color range. If you've chosen red, do you want orange in with red? Or just pure red? Simply adjust the spinner to the left or right to get the results you want. Tap the Shutter button to take a photo and both the original and ChromaCam adjusted photo are saved to your Photo Library. Photos are saved at the full resolution of your iPhone or iPod touch's camera.
Use the Settings button for more options, such as switching to the front camera, turning on the camera flash to use as a light, and more.*
★ Get close to an object to make it easier to tap that item on the screen to set the color, then move back to get the whole scene.
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The 50th Annual Arthur L. Throckmorton Memorial Lecture
Date: 3:30pm PST February 25, 2013 Location: Templeton Campus Center
Templeton Campus Center
Improving the Human Race One Gene at a Time: The Curious History of Eugenics in the Twentieth Century
The early twentieth century science of eugenics was a remarkable transnational phenomenon that influenced social and scientific policy across the political spectrum and in a bewildering variety of locations around the globe. The prospect of connecting biology and social policy proved seductive in many political arenas, and Dr. Levine's talk will offer a glimpse of some of those many settings.
Eugenics speaks to questions of race, class, gender and sex, evolution, governance, nationalism, disability, and the social implications of science. In the age of the human genome project, stem cell research and new reproductive technologies, the history of eugenics has much to teach us about the relationship between scientific research, technology, and human ethical decision-making.
Philippa Levine is the Mary Helen Thompson Centennial Professor in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin where she is also co-director of the university's British Studies Program. Before coming to Texas in 2010 she was a member of the history faculty at the University of Southern California and the Florida State University and has also taught in her native Britain and in Australia.
Dr. Levine received her bachelor's and master's degree from King's College, Cambridge, and her doctorate from Oxford University. She specializes in the history of Modern Britain and the British Empire with a particular interest in science, medicine and society and the intersections of race and gender. Among her many awards and honors are a Guggenheim Fellowship (2007-8), a Resident Fellowship at the Bellagio Center, Rockefeller Foundation (2002), and research grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Institutes of Health. She has also held various visiting fellowships in Australia, Britain, Ireland, and Canada and is the immediate past president of the North American Conference on British Studies.
Dr. Levine has authored or edited the following books: The Ashgate Companion to Modern Imperial Histories (2012), The Oxford Handbook of the History of Eugenics (2010), Gender, Labour, War and Empire in Modern Britain. Essays on Modern Britain (2009), The British Empire, Sunrise to Sunset, (2007), Beyond Sovereignty: Britain, Empire and Transnationalism, 1860-1950 (2007), Gender and Empire: Oxford History of the British Empire Companion Series (2004), Prostitution, Race and Politics: Policing Venereal Disease in the British Empire (2003), Women's Suffrage in the British Empire: Citizenship, Nation and Race (2000), Feminist Lives in Victorian England Private Roles and Public Commitment (1990), Victorian Feminism 1850-1900, (1987), The Amateur and the Professional: Historians, Antiquarians and Archaeologists in Victorian England, 1838-1886 (1986).
The Throckmorton lecture was established in 1963 to commemorate the life and work of Arthur L. Throckmorton, a professor of history at Lewis & Clark who died unexpectedly in 1962. Each year the series brings a distinguished historian to campus to lecture and to meet with faculty and students.


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Are you traveling for the holidays? If so, you will be joining 90 million other Americans who will travel sometime between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. Most people will travel by car, and with the average trip being a little more than 700 miles, there will be several meals eaten on the road.
Are you traveling for the holidays? If so, you will be joining 90 million other Americans who will travel sometime between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. Most people will travel by car, and with the average trip being a little more than 700 miles, there will be several meals eaten on the road.
Eating healthy while traveling can be a challenge. You can bet you will be eating more calories, fat and sodium than you would have eaten at home. The average fast food value meal has about 900 calories. Think you can do better at a sit-down restaurant? Not likely. The average entree will set you back around 1,100 calories — more than half of what you should eat in an entire day. And, that doesn't count any calories from drinks, appetizers or other extras you may eat.
Instead of giving into the "it's vacation" mentality, a little planning ahead can help keep your diet on track. Pack a cooler and stock it with some staples, like bottled water, string cheese and yogurt. Add snacks, like fresh fruit, protein bars, individual peanut butter cups, or portioned baggies of whole grain cereals, nuts or pretzels. If you have snacks with you, you'll be less likely to grab a snack at the convenience store when you stop for gas. As a bonus, you'll save some money.
Most chain restaurants now post nutrition information either on the menu board or on their websites. Previewing this information gives you a better idea of what you should order. There are free apps for your phone that can help you find healthier choices, too. Give Healthy Out or Restaurant Nutrition a try. Boost nutrition whenever possible at fast food restaurants by adding veggies to sandwiches, ordering whole-grain bread if offered, and avoiding breaded meats and high-fat toppings. Consider a supermarket stop for lunch. Delis often offer lower-calorie choices, like rotisserie chicken, salads and fruit.
If you opt for a sit-down restaurant that doesn't offer nutrition information, check their menu for healthy options. Choose items with descriptions like: steamed, broiled, roasted, poached, grilled, braised, or baked. Avoid: fried, battered, buttered, creamed, crispy, breaded, stuffed, double, dunked or glazed.
Start your meal with a broth-based soup or a salad to help fill you up with fewer calories. If the restaurant has a buffet or salad bar, limit yourself to two plates. The first plate should be just vegetables and salads, but watch out for items that have mayonnaise or cheese. Ask the server not to bring the bread, cracker or chip basket until the meal is served. It's way too easy to mindlessly munch on these and add several hundred calories.
Portion size is a big part of the reason restaurant meals have so many calories. Consider splitting a meal with your partner, choosing an appetizer as a meal, selecting from the kid's menu if allowed, or even simply asking if you could get smaller portions. You could ask that half your meal be put in a to-go box before it is served if you have a cooler or will be able to store the food safely until the next meal.
Most restaurants will accommodate special requests, as long as they aren't too involved and you ask nicely. Perhaps the chef could avoid adding salt to your food or butter to your steak. You might be able to get a double serving of steamed vegetables or have olive oil, instead of butter, with the bread if you request it. Ask for sauces and dressings to be served on the side so you can control the amounts. Ask for high-calorie additions, like bacon, mayonnaise, butter, or cheese, to be held. See if there are substitutions available; maybe a baked potato, salad, or vegetable instead of fries or chips. If you must have dessert, split it with the table. Many restaurants now offer small, bite-size dessert options.
Have you heard of "secret menus"? Some restaurants offer choices that are not on their regular menus but may be on their websites or Facebook pages. Although most secret menu options are high-calorie, mega-food options, some chains do have healthier choices.
At Panera, they have a whole secret "power foods" menu that includes lean proteins, complex carbs and veggies. Examples include a Power Steak Lettuce Wrap or a Power Chicken Hummus Bowl. At Burger King, you can ask for a Veggie Whopper to get a vegetable patty, instead of beef. If you eat at Popeye's, ask for the meat to come naked or without the breading. At Chik-Fil-A, fruit cups can be substituted for fries, and you can ask for an unbuttered, whole-wheat bun. Red Robin offers a petite burger that isn't on the menu and has about half the calories of their regular (900 + calorie) cheeseburger. A Starbucks small cup is 12 ounces, but if you ask for a "short" you will get an 8 ounce cup. Subway offers a chicken marinara, instead of meatball, or you could get an ultimate veggie with spinach and avocado.
Although eating on the road isn't ideal for sticking to a healthy diet, it can be done with a little forethought and effort. Just think how nice it will be not to have to lose those extra pounds when you get home.
Anita Marlay, R.D., L.D., is a dietitian in the cardiac rehab department at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Mo.


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Galatik Relations
This is the place for Galatik Relations related information.
Welcome to the Station. Here, various empires may:
Make Alliances
Merge into each other
Sell territories
Declare War
Trade/set up trade routes
Before you post, register your empire(or whatever it is) with the registry, along with at least two(2) empires you have come into a little contact with.
Enter the Galatik Relations Thread [Here].
Above is a unofficial map of the current territories claimed in Galatik Relations.
Current Factions Include:
United planets - Muffinman42
Military Arm: Multiple land based militaries that vary from region to region.
Fleet Arm: A group of fleets, mainly attached to their home planets military arm.
Intelligence Arm: none... or as far as you know.
At war against RAGE.
Rebellion Against General Equality (RAGE) - Muffinman42
Military Arm: who ever they can get, being a rebel force, they normally smuggle bombs onto other fleets, or use other sneaky tactics. Fleet Arm: A couple of hi-jacked and junk ships.
Intelligence Arm: No permanent, might send a few untrained people to spy but that's it.
Dislike everyone who refuse to join their force.
Generally defined as terrorists due to their hi-jacking and bombings.
At what could be called "war" with the United planets.
Walter Jacobi Ego Universal Trust WJEUT - Ogel96
Military Arm: Jacobi Corporation
Fleet Arm: Ego Industries
Intelligence Arm: Walter Association
Free Enterprises Of Galaxia Abyssus: War
Free Enterprises of Galaxia Abyssus - Ogel96
Military Arm: Nazi Zombies
Fleet Arm: The Red Imperials (not Chinese, chess)
Intelligence Arm: The Greater Thieves Guild
WJEUT: War
The FELC , or the Federation of Elder Lord Conquest Prevention - Ross_Varn
Military Arm: FELC Ground Corps
Fleet Arm: The Army of Epicus
Intelligence Arm: Society of Red Ninjas
Assyrian Empire. Wary, Limited Espionage. Minor skirmish with an Assyrian Longcruiser at the beginning of FELC colonization.
Universal Union(UU) - 501stCadians
Military Arm: Trans-Human OverWatch
Fleet Arm: UU Naval OverWatch
Intelligence Arm: Mossad
VOL: Neutral/Friendly(Little Contact)
Assyrian Empire: Neutral/Friendly(Some Contact. Obtained Laser Rifles.)
Scythian Empire - The Shadowscythe
Military Arm: Scythian Armed Forces
Fleet Arm: Scythian Fleet Command
Intelligence Arm: Scythian Office Of Naval Intelligence
Vol: Limited Espionage
Assyrians: Limited Espionage
Gamma Corps Protectorate (GPC) - Elmagnifico
Military Arm: GCPF (Gamma Corps Planetary Forces)
Fleet Arm: GCITF (Gamma Corps Interstellar Task Force)
Intelligence Arm: The Blackavar Division
The Immortal Empire: Hostile. Although the Fall of Fico was five standard years ago, the Protectorate's armed forces still contain enough grizzled veterans of that conflict that any encounter between Protectorate troops and Immortals will most certainly end in bloodshed, and lots of it.
Republic of Mauros - Cpl. Halan
Military Arm:Mauros Marine Corps/Mauran Mechanized Infantry Corps
Fleet Arm: Grey fleet Command
Intelligence Arm:Mauran Marine Ranger Corps
Minimal contact.
The United Federation of Adamas Systems - Ranger S2H
Military Arm: Adamas ranger Corpses.
Fleet Arm: The Adamas Federation is still developing its fleet. currently, all space travel is performed by the Adamas federal airforce. (pilots and other airmen are known as skyrangers.)
Intelligence Arm: huge network of agents, assassins, and cells all over the galaxy known as the federal network (FedNet). there is only one agency which uses and controls the net, but it is known by thousands of names.
The Assyrian star empire: friendly. The Ranger corps fights the renegade Czech worlds and the eastern militias who have allied with them. in turn the Assyrians provide new technology. there is an assyrian platoon active in Ranger Corps Delta.
Drashonian Republic - lrdofbricks
Military Arm: grand army of the rebellion.
Fleet Arm: none (Assyrian allies).
Assyrians: Friendly/allied.
Stranians: Enemies.
Pirates of Charybdia - Arkbrik
Military Arm: Rodrigo Palo and his crew.
Fleet Arm: The Bloodstained Serpent.
Intelligence Arm: Various drunkards, gamblers and prostitutes.
The Brikish Empire (enemy).
Ninjas (nemesis).
The Jronnikan League (JR) - briknerd7
Military Arm: The Tylonian Military Alliance.
Fleet Arm: The Tylonian Incursion Fleet.
Intelligence Arm: The Jronnikan Elite Force.
Nitewatchman's Army, I think that its Brikend Kingdom (neutral/enemy).
The Jronnikan League generally fights against Nitewatchman instead helping the Army of The Blokbots (not official name) because apparently "the unwritten laws of the say that it must be so" as the leader of the Blokbots says.


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While the Japanese Xbox page might have correctly "estimated" the price of Braid, they were dead wrong about Castle Crashers. Behemoth has confirmed the official price of their highly anticipated Xbox Live Arcade game, which will be released at the more Braid-like price point of 1200 Microsoft points - or 15 real life US dollar points.
While that still leaves Castle Crashers at a price point higher than your average XBLA title, it's a great deal less than the original listing, which had the game going for 1800 points, or $US 22.50. Behemoth would also like to remind you that they'll be on hand at both PAX this month and the Tokyo Game Show in October, so stop by and give them hugs. The sweatier the better.
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I would try Pro-biotics, there are strengths for children though I have used full strength on my daughter and my dogs and never had any bad side effects. Doctor's won't prescribe them for the most part, but if you ask them about it they will almost always say yes that is a good idea. Go to a health food store and get the good ones like Jarrow or Udo's.
So, we went to the childhood psychologist and were not shocked to hear ADHD with some Anxiety. Mostly because his dad also has very classic symptoms of ADD and I have some of the more aggressive ADD behaviors. (We are a fun household, truly) It was almost a comical light-bulb moment listening to my husband with the family questionnaire saying "but that is normal kid stuff" and me replying "maybe for you but to me telling an 8 year old Antonio, 'do you have your shirt on yet?' 'Where are your socks?' 'Why don't you have on pants yet?' 'Antonio did you brush your teeth?' etc. all morning long instead of 'get ready for school' everyday is a bit much"
It also goes a long way towards explaining why those two (Dad and son) bicker the way they do. We will see how this goes, I know it is a common diagnosis, but it fits so well. For now we are treating the ADHD and getting some parenting help (when & when not to "help" him) in hopes that this will resolve the anxiety to a level that he can manage on his own.
I have been forced to become more organized as a parent (I never was pre-kids). School mornings are all about routine: breakfast, brushing teeth, getting dressed, pick up room, study upcoming quizes (spelling, math,etc), and if the kids have done everything they watch TV, off to school.
We treat TV as a reinforcer for work. Work first and well then get TV.
Does he like animals? Most kids around here love em'.. try the DVD of Milo and Otis. Kind of borderline on the animals follies but, my kid has learned to talk from it and calls out all the names; etc..
check my last comment too on the group main-page
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I'll second the idea of seeing a psychiatrist. Also, play therapy can be really helpful, but, like anyone working with your children, you'll want to vet them some first. Another thing that might help a little on the fringes is coming up with a coping strategy list with him. After an outburst, when he's completely calm, talk to him about how he feels when he loses his temper. Validate his feelings - especially that he might feel scared when he loses control. Then talk to him about what things help him calm down. For example, when he goes to be alone maybe he's holding a stuffed animal or staring at a picture in a book or even just zoning out staring at the wall. Help him to make a list of the things that calm him down. The next step is to be ready to help him get to his calming strategies before he escalates. It'll take careful management for a while, but you may find that if you can help him have a few successes at calming down before he's completely out of control that he'll have more confidence that he can control his anger. This may actually reduce how often he has the tantrums. For some kids, the tantrums are exacerbated by fear that they're going to lose control in another tantrum. By giving him some successes at heading the tantrums off, you may lessen that fear and, thus, reduce the behavior. Eventually, after a few months or so, you may even be able to help him go through his calming/coping strategies in his imagination. For example, after he's spent a while avoiding or deescalating from tantrums by holding his teddy bear or hiding under a blanket, he may be able to take some deep breaths and imagine holding the bear or hiding under a blanket and get the same feeling of calm and safety.
Good luck! Remember, patience, love, support, and time almost always pays off in the end.
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Traders dashed out of a wide variety of assets Thursday -- leaving behind few safe havens -- amid worries over what will happen when the Fed begins slowing its bond purchases later this year.
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As of 2:40 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average skidded 292 points, or 1.9%, to 14821, the S&P 500 dropped 34.4 points, or 2.1%, to 1594 and the Nasdaq Composite slumped 69.1 points, or 2%, to 3374.
It's been a manic week for Wall Street. Stocks rallied on Monday and Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary-policy decision, but then skidded sharply lower Wednesday after Chairman Ben Bernanke's press conference. That move to the downside ricocheted into global markets, where market participants ditched nearly every manner of risky asset Thursday.
Benchmark stock-market indexes in Japan, China, the UK, Australia and Germany -- some of the world's biggest exchanges -- tumbled more than 2% overnight. Gold was crushed, recently plummeting $71.60, or 5.2%, to $1,302 a troy ounce. Oil slumped $1.37, or 1.4%, to $96.87 a barrel. Even U.S. Treasury bonds, which are generally seen as a safe haven, continued falling, with the 10-year yield rising 0.052 percentage point to 2.418%.
Traders said the dramatic moves were sparked by commentary from the Fed suggesting it will begin paring back its bond purchases later this year, and could halt the buying altogether by the middle of 2014.
"You can't find one Wall Street trader who thinks the economy can stand on its own without Fed bond buying measures, so what should we expect without QE?" said Todd Schoenberger, Managing Partner at LandColt Capital in New York.
Schoenberger also noted that many companies have gotten a free pass on mediocre earnings because stocks would likely remain strong investments in a near 0% interest rate environment. However, as rates start to rise, and those equities become less desirable, corporate fundamentals look "weak and bleak for the coming quarters."
Adding to the gloomy sentiment was a closely-watched report from HSBC that showed China's manufacturing sector contracting in June as output and new orders fell. The gauge slumped to 48.3 for the month from 49.2 in May -- striking a nine-month low. Readings above 50 point to expansion, while those below indicate contraction for the factory sector in the world's No. 2 economy.
"The fall in the HSBC flash PMI reinforces our concerns over the downside risks to the economy," Zhiwei Zhang, an economist at Japan-based Nomura, wrote to clients. "We believe the government is committed to tolerating short-term pain to achieve its policy objectives – containing financial risks and secure sustainable growth in the long term."
There are a slew of U.S. economic reports on tap for later in the day as well.
The Labor Department said new claims for unemployment benefits increased to 354,000 last week from an upwardly-revised 336,000 the week prior. Claims were expected to rise to 340,000 from an initially reported 334,000.
Existing home sales jumped 4.2% in May from April to a 5.18-million unit annualized rate, the highest level since November 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists were expecting sales to tick up to a 5-million unit rate.The recovery in the housing sector has been seen as a significant brightspot in the overall economic rebound.
"The bottom line is that the housing market remains in a solid recovery phase and all the major indicator... are all performing as well or better than we expected coming in to this year," Michael Gapen, an economist at Barclays wrote to clients. "We believe the recovery in housing will prove resilient to any broader slowing in the economy and the recent rise in mortgage interest rates, but we will be watching for any signs of weakness or fragility as a result of the significant rise in real interest rates seen over the past two months."
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's gauge of manufacturing activity in the mid-Atlantic region increased to 12.5 in June from -5.2 in May. The index was expected to rise to 1.0. Readings above zero point to expansion while those below indicate contraction.
Foreign Markets
The Euro Stoxx 50 slid 2.7% to 2613, the English FTSE 100 dropped 2.3% to 6201 and the German DAX sold off by 2.6% to 7986.
In Asia, the Japanese Nikkei 225 fell 1.7% to 13015 and the Chinese Hang Seng plummeted 2.9% to 20283.


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my very decent dress
Added Nov 15, 2012
by kelerabeus
Beograd, Serbia
When it comes to taking photos of things I sew, I'm very VERY far from being consistent. That's probably why you're looking at a summer dress in the middle of November.
I sew this dress somewhere at a beginning of the spring, after watching a whole lot of New Girl. I guess I was a little bit influenced by her teacher style :)
One of my goals for this summer was to significantly reduce my fabric stash! This particular fabric I bought more than a three years ago, and I'm really glad that I finally made something out of it. I've had the same print in two colors, so I used green fabric for the dress and the red for pockets and undercollar.
In the end it turned out quite nice, I would say so myself :) I wore it a bunch of times and people always compliment me on, even a perfect strangers! Plus my mom totally likes it, she says it's very "proper and decent". I decided to take it as a positive :)
Material Notes
Fabric is some middle weight cotton, a dream to work with. For piping and pussy bow tie I used some green chiffon I had in my stash – not because chiffon is the best fabric choice for piping. It is (quelle surprise) NOT. I was just to lazy to go out of the house to find a proper piping.
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Oct 19, 2014, 12.29 PMby klarakeler
You make the cutest dresses ever. I want to steal them and wear them all! Or actually I could make my own, inspired by yours ;).
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Oct 19, 2014, 10.26 PMby kelerabeus
Aw, you're too kind! I'm constantly inspired by the work of others, and for me to serve as inspiration for someone is the ultimate form of flattering. Thank you, and you should definitely make one for yourself!
Jan 27, 2013, 11.21 AMby Lauren9
I love how you have added a collar to this pattern! You have inspired me…next month's goal = sew a dress with a collar. So cute!
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Jan 28, 2013, 12.13 PMby kelerabeus
Thank you! Whenever you want to spruce up a plain pattern – just add a collar :)
Jan 20, 2013, 07.40 PMby doroti
jaojao divno li je ovo! sve sta sasijes je tako divno i tako inspirativno, i dodje mi da sad, u nedilju navecer, provalim u ducan materijala da si kupim nesto od cega mogu sasit to isto!! ah, steta sta s inspiracijom ne dolazi i vjestina.:)) i da, zooey <3 hvalahvala!
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Jan 23, 2013, 01.25 AMby kelerabeus
Jao, hvala ti :D još mi se nije desilo da inspirišem ljude na vikend tekstil razbojništvo, ovo mi je ultimativni kompliment!
Nov 21, 2012, 11.45 AMby ivana87
Predivno, svaka cast
Nov 20, 2012, 06.45 AMby rhinestic
One word: Love!!
Nov 20, 2012, 05.24 AMby nouvellegamine
very cute! I love the contrast color in the pockets and under the collar :)
Nov 19, 2012, 09.15 AMby pauline alice
This is such a cute dress (and yes, very decent!). I love the collar and the tie, those are very nice details.
Nov 16, 2012, 12.59 PMby baka-pepica
prekrasna je!
Nov 16, 2012, 06.11 AMby mokosha
apsolutno je savrsena.. obozavam taj burdin kroj, sa sam napravila nekolio haljina po njemu i sve ih obozavam.. ali ova tvoja je bas posebna, hocu i ja jednu takvu :-)
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Nov 16, 2012, 11.34 AMby kelerabeus
E, hvala :) i mene je iznenadilo kako je haljina ispala na kraju, kad sam je započela nisam toliko imala konkretan plan koliko sam htela da se konačno rastosiljam materijala!
Nov 16, 2012, 02.03 AMby DarcyRo
Oh so cute……great job!
Nov 16, 2012, 01.54 AMby Monicao6
Amazing! I love it!
Nov 15, 2012, 10.22 PMby janene
You have made such a beautiful dress from that pattern. I have used the bodice and I agree that it is a great basis for some variations. I love the surprise element of that contrasting fabric underneath the collar. I really love it, the choice of fabric, the silhouette, everything! :-)
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Nov 16, 2012, 11.30 AMby kelerabeus
Thank you! It is a great pattern, I used it twice already and I believe I will again :)
Nov 15, 2012, 09.52 PMby jadealamode
wow… I love the collar.
Nov 15, 2012, 08.53 PMby madebymeg
adorable! looks really great and nicely made!
Nov 15, 2012, 08.39 PMby Mary Athey
Its a fab dress. the details are lovely and its a nice touch to use a contrasting fabric under the collar and inside the pockets. the backs lovely as well x
Nov 15, 2012, 08.23 PMby kisses
Cute dress and I like how you use the fabrics
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Hunter Hayes Says Past Twelve Months of Life and Career Have Been 'Like a Movie'
Hunter Hayes has spent his entire life waiting for his shot at stardom. Now that it's finally here, he says it's hard to wrap his mind around.
In the past 12 months, Hayes has been on several high-profile tours, including Taylor Swift's and Rascal Flatts', has played the prestigious stage of the Grand Ole Opry five times, has been featured as one of country radio's chosen five as the New Faces to keep an eye on, and has released his debut album, which has already spawned two hit singles.
"Last year was kind of hard to understand," Hayes tells Taste of Country with laughter. "As a new artist — I don't care who you talk to — I think everyone would agree, it's hard to get your expectations right. I am a big fan of being prepared. I like to know what's going to happen. With that said, this has been my dream for my entire life. This is all I've ever wanted, to make a record. I want to have about 30 by the time I'm done. I want to make records and take them out on the road and play shows and get to tour and do what we're doing now.
"But this past year has been hard to prepare for because I didn't know what to expect," he continues. "I don't think there is anything you can expect … you just kind of have to go with the flow. It's been perfect and it's been awesome. It's been like a movie where I've just kind of watched everything happen."
As far as 2012 goes, Hayes shows no signs of putting on the brakes of his fast rise to the top. The 20-year-old is currently headlining his own Most Wanted Tour and is working his current single, 'Wanted' (Check out our interview with Hayes about the inspiration behind 'Wanted' by clicking here).
"This summer, we get to play a lot of stuff like festivals and things like that," Hayes reveals of his plans following the Most Wanted Tour. "We're stoked to get to play a whole year touring. Last year was kind of a mix up of radio tour and then touring with Taylor and other tours. This year's devoted to traveling and getting the music out."
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Feds Waged Hundreds Of Cyberattacks On Other Countries; Spent $25 Million Buying Vulnerabilities
from the we-are-the-cybersecurity-threat dept
Wonder no more. The Washington Post's Barton Gellman has the story from the black budget, showing 231 offensive cyber-operations in 2011, a number that likely went up quite a bit in 2012 (and again in 2013). For all the hype about "cybersecurity" threats from abroad, it still looks like the biggest cybersecurity threat out there is our own government. And, yes, everyone already knows about Stuxnet, and it sounds like most of these offensive efforts aren't nearly as ambitious, but there's still a lot going on.
Separately, the story confirms earlier reports that the US government is a huge purchaser of exploits from various hackers, choosing to exploit them, rather than use them to help protect our systems. For 2013, the feds budgeted $25.1 million for the "additional covert purchases of software vulnerabilities." But, that's really on a fraction of the number of exploits. The report notes that most vulnerabilities the NSA uses actually are designed at home.
Also those few hundred attacks appear to downplay the capabilities of the NSA (and the CIA) should they want to do more, because it sounds like they've hacked into a variety of networks and have zombie machines at the ready:
By the end of this year, GENIE is projected to control at least 85,000 implants in strategically chosen machines around the world. That is quadruple the number — 21,252 — available in 2008, according to the U.S. intelligence budget.While the fact that the NSA is doing all of this isn't a huge surprise and merely confirms earlier reports, the actual scale of the operations is certainly quite eye-opening.
The NSA appears to be planning a rapid expansion of those numbers, which were limited until recently by the need for human operators to take remote control of compromised machines. Even with a staff of 1,870 people, GENIE made full use of only 8,448 of the 68,975 machines with active implants in 2011.
For GENIE's next phase, according to an authoritative reference document, the NSA has brought online an automated system, code-named TURBINE, that is capable of managing "potentially millions of implants" for intelligence gathering "and active attack."


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My first big one was in 2002 the Gutless F-One Mach1 18.1m
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If the new 21m Zeeko has all the benefit of the 21m Speed3, than congratulations
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Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Quiche
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The classic food pairing of smoked salmon and cream cheese with a touch of goat cheese is a perfect match with FC's Pinot Grigio for brunch or lunch.
The Crust
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, salt in food processor, add butter and process until small particles form, add cheese, slowing add cold water until ball forms. Roll out dough to fit in a 10 inch tart or pie pan. Lay foil in inside, shiny side up, and add small pie weights or beans to keep crust from puffing up when baking. Bake crust for 8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
The Filling
Spread the smoked salmon over the crust add the green onions then layer the cream cheese in pieces over the top of the green onions (you can do a couple layers). Beat the eggs with the milk, cream, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over salmon, green onion and cream cheese.
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NEW LONDON, Conn. - Junior righthander Jay Turner tossed the first complete-game shutout of his career as MIT topped Coast Guard, 2-0, in pitching-fueled NEWMAC battle. Turner scattered six hits while walking one and striking out three in leading MIT to its first-ever 3-0 start in league play.
Cold weather hampered the offensive efforts of both teams in the single-game makeup. Although the Engineers managed just three hits against Coast Guard's Jacob Pitchford, they made sure that each one counted. MIT (6-4, 3-0) broke a scoreless tie with an unearned run in the sixth as David Nole reached on a lead off error, one of five errors for the Bears in the game, and scored on an RBI double by Kevin Wheeler. The Engineers added a run in the eighth as Steven Nunez drew a two-out walk and scored on an RBI double by Chris D'Annunzio.
Coast Guard (7-10, 2-3) had a chance to rally in the bottom of the eighth after loading the bases with one out, but Brian Lisko lined into a double play to end the inning.
Adam Reckley (2-for-4) had two of the Bears' six hits on the afternoon and was the only multiple hitter in the game. Pitchford (2-2) was the tough-luck loser on Friday as he also went the distance allowing just three hits and one earned run, while walking three and striking out seven.
Turner (2-0) orchestrated his second complete-game effort of the season. Despite making 14 starts prior to the 2007 season, the MIT hurler had never finished a game. This season, Turner has already fired two in as many starts and the Engineers have ended up in the win column in both games.


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Sometimes gardening takes a back seat to life. And so, this past week, numb from planting hundreds of bulbs, I took a break.
Sometimes gardening takes a back seat to life. And so, this past week, numb from planting hundreds of bulbs, I took a break.
I needed to finish work for a course on Shakespeare, an all-consuming experience, calling upon every brain cell and fueled by many cups of coffee to complete.
That finished, I again deviated from garden matters — quite normal for this slumbering time of year — and went to the Pops Christmas Concert. I had not been to Symphony Hall since my eldest performed on the stage with his middle school band. Back in my twenties, I treated myself to regular concerts, including practice sessions of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. But that's a galaxy far away ... these days a trip to the BSO is a rarity.
Nestled together recently with family, the concert was a great way to relax and enjoy the music that binds us. A fantastic selection of both vocal and instrumental, pop and classical, religious and secular, all conjuring Christmas, featuring an amazing baritone James Demler, the exquisite conducting of Keith Lockhart, translated into acoustical splendor. Santa made an appearance, the chorus and orchestra added touches of humor to the performance (spinning basses, mimicking reindeers and Lockhart's well-executed Russian Cossack kicks) and while I allowed my lungs to fill with the necessary oxygen to sing along with the rest of the concertgoers beneath the coffered dome, I felt a connectedness both rare and genuine. Part of a family, part of a community, part of the human race. Ahh the power of music!
Christmas is a time of year for rejoicing in the positive things that connect us and this outing seemed to epitomize that sentiment. Santa's request brought forth a rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas that defies description, weaving recognizable overtures from popular scores including Oklahoma, Amadeus, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody performed in such a way that left me paralyzed with amazement. (It's available on the BSO website). Glancing at my children, I witnessed a similar fascination. What a great night out — absorbing the music — the notes, words, variations — within the resplendent hall, where everyone seemed rapt in it all.
I wondered if my children were reminiscing, as I was, about their own great performances of Christmases at various locations across our hamlet by the sea — the gazebo at Shipyard Park, the Historical Museum, The Congregational Church, St. Anthony's, the school auditoriums, etc. — Ian on sax, Olivia on violin and Tristan on trumpet.
Their first concert was provided by pots and wooden spoons and they gradually moved on to more sophisticated gear. They still play (although the boys have segued to guitar), and I quietly thank their dedication, and ours for encouraging and sometimes enforcing it along.
Music has a way of eliciting something deep within, a desire blurred by the day to day, shut away by the trappings of adulthood and work. Sometimes it takes a song, a concert to unstop it and let the restrained joy pour forth! Keep humming that tune. Keep a song in your heart! Peace to all!
"If music be the food of love, play on ..." — From Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
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Here, you'll learn how to grow and use seven versatile herbs. The perennials -- peppermint, lavender, yarrow, lemon balm, and thyme -- take more than a year to yield a significant harvest if started from seed, so it's best to begin with a nursery transplant. The annuals -- chamomile and tulsi -- can be started from seed or a transplant. All the herbs grow well in pots, so there's no garden or yard required.
Herbs are forgiving to grow, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.
Healthy Soil
Choose an organic, light potting soil; this provides good drainage and room for young roots to grow. (If you're starting plants from seed, you'll use a seed-starting medium.)
Abundant Sun
Unless otherwise noted, your herbs will thrive in full sun.
Water and Food
Water your plants daily (ideally in the morning), until water drains out of the bottom of the pot. If you're using a saucer under the pot, empty it of any water collected. The soil shouldn't stay soaking wet, nor should it dry out completely. Use a balanced organic fertilizer according to package directions. Keep in mind that plants can be killed with kindness; take care not to overfeed or overwater.
Adequate Air Circulation
Avoid crowding your plants; this helps cut down on fungal and pest problems.
Container Options
Garden stores carry a dazzling selection of containers, from terra-cotta classics to stone pots that recall a Zen garden. But feel free to use your imagination. A pair of old boots or a broken watering can look fabulous with herbs spilling out of them. Whatever container you choose, make sure it has a hole in the bottom (or make one) to allow for drainage. To prevent soil from washing out when you water, place a shard of a broken terra-cotta pot, a few stones, or a piece of screen inside the bottom of the pot over the hole.
Beyond these basics, each herb has a few quirks and preferences you'll want to know about. So pour a cup of tea, settle in, and find out everything you need to know to both start your garden and create relaxing teas and baths, sachets, and other remedies. And then discover what pleasure and good health they will bring you.
Start your own apothecary garden with plants such as lavender, mint, lemon balm, and thyme -- and make remedies for stress, digestion, immunity, and more.
Herbal Tea 101
You can make tea with fresh or dried herbs. Pour boiling water over herbs (1 teaspoon dried or 2 teaspoons fresh) in a teapot or mug. Cover and steep for five to 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy. Keeps for a day if refrigerated.
Peppermint (Mentha x Piperita)
Health Benefits
A symbol of hospitality in the garden, peppermint soothes indigestion and has mild stimulating and cooling properties.
Peppermint's creeping habit makes it a favorite for container gardening. (Growing it in a garden takes extra care; it can take over.) A perennial, it's best started from a transplant. Peppermint prefers shade but tolerates full sun if kept evenly moist.
Harvesting and Drying
Use fresh leaves as needed throughout the summer. To dry, cut the plant back to the bottom two or three leaf nodes (where a leaf meets the stem) just before it flowers; you'll see buds forming on the top. Place in a large basket or drying rack, out of the sun. Toss a couple of times daily until crispy-dry, typically a week or two. Run your thumb and index finger along the stem to remove leaves. (Discard the stems.) Store dried leaves in a clean, dry glass jar away from heat and light. Label and date; the leaves keep for a year. Each plant yields several harvests until the first frost.
How To Use
For a stomachache or gas, try a cup of peppermint tea. Chilled mint tea makes a cooling body spray or a refreshing foot soak for hot days.
Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Health Benefits
Prized for its aromatherapeutic benefits, lavender is among the best herbs for easing stress and boosting mood. It's also antimicrobial and antiseptic.
A perennial, lavender is best started from a nursery transplant. Be especially careful not to overwater or overfeed lavender.
Harvesting and Drying
When the buds are full but only a couple have opened, cut the stems above the top leaf node (where a leaf meets the stem). Bundle with a rubber band and hang in a dark area with good air circulation until crispy-dry (a week or two). Hang the dried bundle as is to freshen a room, or rough-chop it for use in a sachet. For tea, strip off the flowers and discard the leaves and stems. Store dried lavender in a clean jar away from heat and light. Label and date; it keeps for a year. Lavender blooms once per season.
How To Use
Make lavender tea and add to bathwater for a relaxing soak; cool lavender tea also soothes insect bites and minor cuts and burns. For portable stress relief, make a lavender sachet: Fill a small muslin bag with dried lavender and tie with a ribbon. Inhale the aroma whenever you feel tense.
Tulsi (Holy Basil) (Ocimum Sanctum)
Health Benefits
Used in Ayurveda (the ancient medicine of India), tulsi supports immunity and eases stress.
An annual, tulsi grows from seed or a transplant. If starting from seed, follow packet instructions. To encourage fullness, when the seedling is about 6 inches tall, grasp the stem above the second set of leaves from the top and pinch it off.
Harvesting and Drying
Use fresh leaves as needed. To harvest, cut down to three or four leaf nodes (where a leaf meets the stem) when you see buds forming. Place in a large basket or drying rack, out of the sun. Toss a couple of times a day until crispy-dry (one to two weeks). Run your thumb and index finger along the stem to remove leaves. Discard the stems. Store in a clean, dry jar away from heat and light; they keep for a year. Each plant yields three harvests before the first frost.
How To Use
Tulsi makes a delicious tea. Or make an herbal honey: Harvest fresh leaves and buds; divide into four groups. Pack the first group into a mason jar; cover with honey. Keep layering, ending with honey. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for two to three weeks. Check daily, and use a chopstick to push down leaves that float to the surface. Use to sweeten tea or spread on toast. Eat or discard the leaves as you use the honey.
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris)
Health Benefits
Thyme clears congestion, soothes sore throats, and has powerful antimicrobial properties.
A perennial, thyme is most easily grown from a nursery transplant.
Harvesting and Drying
Pinch off a sprig or two to use fresh as needed. Just as it begins to flower (you'll see buds forming), cut back the top third of the plant. You can dry the leaves on the stems. Bundle and hang upside down away from heat and light. When crispy-dry (about one week), slide the stem through your thumb and index fingers; the leaves will fall off. Compost the stems and store the dried leaves in an airtight container in a cool, dark location. Label with the contents and date; they keep for a year. The plant yields another harvest or two before the first frost.
How To Use
For sore-throat relief, make a tea of thyme and sage. Let cool, then gargle several times daily. For congestion, boil enough water to fill a small pan or bowl and place it on a sturdy table. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried). Sit at the table, place a towel over your head, and breathe in the vapors for a few minutes. Safety note: Pregnant women should avoid using thyme medicinally.
Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita)
Health Benefits
The quintessential cup of herbal tea, chamomile can soothe an upset stomach as well as calm jangled nerves.
An annual, German chamomile is easily started from seed or a nursery transplant. If starting from seeds, follow packet directions.
Harvesting and Drying
Chamomile flowers prolifically, so check the plant every other day and pick the flowers as soon as they open fully. If harvested regularly, it will produce flowers longer. Cut the stem above a leaf node (where a leaf meets the stem), then cut the flower head off the stem. Use the flowers fresh, or place in a large basket or drying rack, out of the sun. (Compost the stems.) Toss them a couple of times every day until they are crispy-dry, generally one to two weeks. Store them in a clean, dry glass jar away from heat and light; label and date. They keep for a year.
How To Use
To alleviate stress or soothe a stomach, try a simple tea. It's also delicious combined with lemon balm and a bit of peppermint.
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
Health Benefits
Known for its ability to keep melancholy at bay, lemon balm also has antiviral properties.
A perennial, lemon balm is best started from a transplant. It prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun.
Harvesting and Drying
Use fresh leaves throughout the growing season. To dry the leaves, cut the plant back to the bottom two or three leaf nodes (where a leaf meets the stem) just before it flowers; you'll see buds forming on the top. Place it in a basket or drying rack, out of the sun. Toss a couple of times daily until crispy-dry, typically one to two weeks. When dry, run your fingers along the stem to remove leaves. Store dried leaves in a clean, dry glass jar away from heat and light. Label and date; they keep for a year. The plant yields another harvest or two before frost sets in.
How To Use
Fresh or dried lemon balm makes an uplifting tea. You can also try a fragrant herbal bath with lemon balm and other calming herbs: Combine 1/8 cup each of lemon balm leaves, chamomile flowers, lavender, and organic rose petals (dried, fresh, or a mix). Place the herbs in a large tea ball or a muslin bag and hang it on the faucet, so that the hot water flows over it. Let the ball or bag float in the water during your bath.
Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)
Health Benefits
Once used as a battlefield medicine, yarrow is antiseptic, helps stop bleeding, and induces sweating, which may lower fevers.
A perennial, yarrow is best started from a nursery transplant; ask for the species, A. millefolium, not one of the ornamental varieties.
Harvesting and Drying
Use the fresh outer leaves as needed. Harvest flower heads individually, when the majority of the tiny flowers have opened; cut just above a leaf node (where a leaf meets the stem). To dry, place healthy-looking leaves and flowers in a large basket or drying rack, out of the sun. (Discard the rest.) Toss a couple of times a day until crispy-dry, generally one to two weeks. Store in a clean, dry jar away from heat and light; they keep for a year. To use in a first-aid kit, powder the dried leaves in a coffee grinder (one that you use only for herbs). The plant should bloom again in late summer or early fall.
How To Use
Yarrow leaves have a history as a first-aid remedy; the long green leaves can be applied directly to minor cuts to stop bleeding. For colds and flus, try a tea with equal parts yarrow, elder flower, and peppermint. It's quite bitter; use honey if desired. Note: Pregnant women should avoid using yarrow internally.


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Selling US WarsEdited by Achin Vanaik; foreword by Tariq Ali
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"The US invasion of Iraq was justified, at various times, in the name of the global war on terror, weapons of mass destruction, democracy promotion, humanitarian intervention, and as with other US military interventions much of the media and academia dutifully accepted these justifications and solemnly took up the task of debating the relative merits of whether the war advanced or impeded the proffered goals. But what if these justifications are nothing more than ideological constructions that serve as a mask for US empire building? That's certainly the view of Vanaik (international relations and global politics, Delhi U., India) and his contributors, who offer individual examinations of the origins, nature, and purpose of each of the above constructions, as well as the war on drugs and the danger of failed states. In addition to examination of the discourses themselves, the essays discuss how they have been applied in various geographic contexts and the results of such applications."-- Book NewsMore Reviews »
The real reasons for the war in Iraq—control of oil pricing and policies, expansion of US power, strategic establishment of US bases in the Middle East, defense of Israel—were kept hidden from the American people. Instead, justifications for the illegal war were cloaked in the high-sounding slogans of "fighting the war on terrorism," "keeping nuclear weapons out of the hands of rogue states," and finally, "bringing democracy to the Middle East."Selling US Wars is a valuable, information-filled collection of essays by renowned experts from around the world. It examines the excuses for war that were the basis for this period of the US empire drive—nuclear weapons, terrorism, "failed states," drugs, humanitarian intervention, and democracy—and analyzes the pretexts asserted for the US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as Washington's aggressive policies elsewhere, including in Colombia, Palestine, and Iran. It gets behind the subterfuges to expose how Washington's spin-doctors worked to present its wars as humane, lawful, and necessary to keep Americans safe—and why the campaigns sometimes succeeded.The book includes an overview of the economics of empire from Walden Bello, director of Focus on the Global South in the Philippines; a piece on the ideology of empire and the rise of the neo-conservative right-wing by legendary writer Susan George in France; an essay by Mike Marqusee in the UK on American exceptionalism and how that phenomenon helped shape US popular acceptance of these "slogans"; and contributions by Tariq Ali, Achin Vanaik, Phyllis Bennis, David Bewley-Taylor, David Sogge, Mariano Aguirre, Martin Jelsma, and Zia Mian.
Achin Vanaik is professor of international relations and global politics at Delhi University, and a fellow of the Transnational Institute. His most recent book is Globalization and South Asia: Multidimensional Perspectives (editor). He is also co-author of New Nukes: India, Pakistan and Global Nuclear Disarmament. Tariq Ali is a widely known London-based writer, filmmaker and anti-war agitator. He is the author of Bush in Babylon and Clash of Fundamentalisms.
Contributors include:David Bewley-Taylor is professor of American foreign policy at the University of Wales Swansea, United Kingdom and the author of The United States and International Drug Control: 1909–1997 (Pinter 1999 & Continuum 2001).David Sogge is an independent consultant to NGOs on development aid and aid policy and a specialist on Southern Africa. He is Fellow of the Transnational Institute and author of Give & Take: What's the Matter with Foreign Aid? (Zed Books, 2002).Mariano Aguirre is the director of the Spanish international relations foundation FRIDE, a fellow of the Transnational Institute, and author of La ideología neoimperial: La crisis de EEUU con Irak (Icaria, 2003).Martin Jelsma is coordinator of the Transnational Institute Drugs & Democracy Program and a fellow of the institute. He is the editor of Trouble in the Triangle: Opium and Conflict in Burma (Silkworm, 2005).Mike Marqusee is the author of a number of groundbreaking books on politics and popular culture, including Wicked Messenger: Bob Dylan and the 1960s Chimes of Freedom, Anyone but England, War Minus the Shooting, and Redemption Song.Phyllis Bennis is Fellow of the Institute or Policy Studies, Washington, DC, and is also a fellow of the Transnational Institute. Her most recent book is Challenging Empire: How People, Governments and the UN Defy US Power (Olive Branch Press, 2006).Susan George is Vice President of ATTAC France and Chair of the Planning Board of the Transnational Institute. She is the author of Nous, Peuple d'Europe (Fayard, 2005).Walden Bello is the director of Focus on the Global South, program board member of the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in Geneva, and fellow of the Transnational Institute. He is author of Dilemmas of Domination: The Unmaking of the American Empire (Metropolitan, 2005).Zia Mian is lecturer in public and international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, and the editor of Out of the Nuclear Shadow (Lokayan/Rainbow, 2001).
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Six different players found their way into scoring column as the MIT field hockey team downed visiting Simmons, 9-0, Thursday night at Jack Barry Field. Freshman Molly McShane recorded her first career hat-trick to lead the Engineers, who improved to 5-0 while matching the program's longest win streak since 1998. With the loss, the Sharks' ledger drops to 0-4 on the year.
Jessica Oleinik gave Tech the early lead with her ninth goal of the year in the game's 11th minute. That score would hold up until late in the half when, after a number of good chances, the Engineers were able to break through again with just over two minutes remaining in the period. Alex Wright took the ball at the top of the circle following a penalty corner and fed Nirupama Yechoor, whose shot deflected off a Simmons' defender and past goalkeeper Molly Maidman. Kimberly Barker was able to tack on one more tally with help from Oleinik with just 16 seconds showing on the clock.
The Cardinal and Grey would pick right ack up after halftime, as Kameron Klauber recorded her first career goal four minutes into the second stanza. McShane would follow with the first of her three scores eight minutes later as the Engineers' lead expanded to five. Danielle Smith joined in the scoring later in the game, pushing home a rebound after Maidman's initial stop. Barker added a breakaway goal, her sixth of the season, and McShane would round out her hat-trick with a pair of markers in the last four minutes to achieve the final margin.
Tech controlled the ball for most of the game, outshooting the visitors, 33-6, while also holding an 8-3 advantage in penalty corners. Keri Dixon was once again impressive in net for MIT, making three saves to secure her second straight shutout. Maidman stopped eight shots for Simmons in the losing effort.
The Engineers will now travel to Vassar College to take part in this weekend's Betty Richey Tournament. They will take on Manhattanville in the opening round on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Simmons will host Mount Holyoke on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.