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Welcome to the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Web site. I am glad you stopped by to visit. The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age two who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development. Early intervention supports and services focus on increasing the child's participation in family and community activities that are important to the family. In addition, supports and services focus on helping parents and other caregivers know how to find ways to help the child learn during everyday activities. These supports and services are available for all eligible children and their families regardless of the family's ability to pay.
If you have concerns about your baby or need contact information for Early Intervention services, call the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia at 1-800-234-1448. Were here to help.
Parents teach their children every day; they are the ones who make the most difference in their child's development. The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia is committed to providing families with the information and support they need—to access early intervention supports and services—and to make decisions for their child and family about how early intervention service providers will be involved in their family's life. Here you will find resources especially for families.
To ensure our outstanding network of service providers has ready access to needed information and resources, we have resources for providers. For Physicians, pediatricians and other health care providers who want to know the what, why, where and when of making a referral to the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia, we have referral information.
If you are interested in the more technical and regulatory aspects of the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia, you may want to see the connection overview.
If you are interested in reading about activities of the people who guide the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia, there are meeting summaries and other information about committees and workgroups.
Included in this Web site are pictures of infants and toddlers who have received or are currently receiving supports and services through the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia. (If you have a picture you would like to see included in the site or used in public awareness materials, please contact David Mills). I hope you are able to find the information you need. If you are not able to find information, please contact our Webmaster.
- Virginia's FFY 2020 Annual State Application under Part C of IDEA as Amended in 2004: 60-Day Public Exposure Period, 30-Day Public Comment Period and Memo
- FFY 2020 Draft Part C State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR)
- VA State Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 60-Day Public Exposure Period and 30-Day Public Comment Period Memo
- FFY 2017 Part C State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR)
- FFY 2016 Part C State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR)
- 2019 Early Intervention Month Proclamation
- Virginia Regulations for Part C Early Intervention
- Draft SPP/APR
- Practice Manual and Forms
- Supervisor Competencies
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An ingrown toenail is when the corner of a toenail grows into the skin around it. It causes tenderness, redness, and swelling of skin around the corner of the toenail on one of your big toes. Ingrown toenails are usually caused by tight shoes (for example, cowboy boots) or improper cutting of the toenails. They take several weeks to heal.
Soak your foot twice a day in warm water and antibacterial soap for 20 minutes. While the foot is soaking, massage the swollen part of the cuticle outward away from the nail.
If your cuticle is just red and irritated, an antibiotic ointment is probably not needed. But if the cuticle becomes swollen or oozes secretions, apply an antibiotic ointment (no prescription needed) to the swollen part of the toe after soaking.
The pain is usually caused by the corner of the toenail rubbing against the raw cuticle. Therefore, your healthcare provider will cut this corner off so that the irritated tissue can heal more easily. Your healthcare provider needs to do this only once. The main purpose of treatment is to help the nail grow over the nail cuticle rather than get stuck in it. Therefore, during soaks try to bend the corners of the nail upward. Try to slip a piece of dental floss under the corner of the nail and raise it upward. Then keep it elevated with a wedge of cotton.
Wear sandals or go barefoot as much as possible to prevent pressure on the toenail until it heals.
When you must wear closed shoes, protect the ingrown toenail as follows: If the inner edge is involved, tape a foam pad or cotton ball between the lower part of the first and second toes to keep the upper toes from touching. If the outer edge is involved, tape a foam pad or cotton ball to the outside of the ball of the lower toe to keep the toenail from touching the side of the shoe.
Make sure that your shoes are not too narrow. Give away any pointed or tight shoes. After the cuticle is healed, cut the toenails straight across, leaving the corners visible. Don't cut the nails too short. Cut the nail weekly to prevent pressure on the end of the nail, which can push the corners into the skin. Also, after every shower or bath, lift up the corners of the nail.
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Each summer, twelve students are selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend seven weeks in the Virginia Piedmont, while studying with seasoned professionals in land conservation, planning, agriculture, and more.
Are you an undergraduate or recent graduate interested in learning more about a career in environmental conservation? If so, you should consider applying for the 14th Annual Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) Fellowship Program, based in Warrenton, Virginia! Twelve students will be selected for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend seven weeks in the Virginia Piedmont, while studying with seasoned professionals in land conservation, land use planning, agriculture, habitat and more.
The PEC Fellowship is much more than an internship. For the first five weeks, the program combines classroom discussions, field trips, and hands-on activities to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the work that PEC does. For the last few weeks, the fellows work on a collaborative practicum, focused on their interests as well as a particular aspect of PEC's work in the Piedmont.
Through this personalized experience, participants gain the practical knowledge and skills necessary to successfully transition into careers in conservation, urban planning, agriculture, historic preservation, public policy, and other related fields. In addition to providing fellows with local housing, PEC covers all program-related expenses and provides a stipend to cover living expenses.
Local housing: Housing is provided at no cost by PEC supporters who live in the Warrenton area. Though we try to find housing as close to town as possible, accommodations are typically located 20-30 minutes away from the classroom location. *Personal transportation is required.
Classroom facilities: Meetings take place at the PEC Headquarters Office in Warrenton. The classroom also serves as a workspace for fellows during the practicum portion of the fellowship.
Activities and special project expenses: For all group outings, PEC covers admission fees and travel expenses. Expenses associated with practicum projects may also be covered.
Stipend: For each of the seven weeks, fellows receive a stipend to help with meals and expenses. Stipend amount TBD, based on housing and program costs.
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When you hear the term, "financial freedom," a few stock images may pop to mind: The lottery winner rolling in sudden cash; the wealthy socialite dripping in diamonds; the silver-haired couple sailing into retirement on a yacht. But financial freedom doesn't have to be about when or if. Ultimately, it's about making the choices that will help you live the life you want right now. And it's just as much about how you feel as it is about what you own.
Photo courtesy of Jen Boulden
Table of Contents
- Gaining Financial Freedom
- Meadow Devor, 39, Money coach, Los Angeles, CA
- Katie Clifford, 36, Manager, outfitting for the U.S. Olympic Team, Colorado Springs, CO
- Jen Boulden, 39, Eco-entrepreneur, Los Olivos, CA
- Jill Russell, 33, Web editor, Los Angeles, CA
- Madison Barras, 24, PR/Marketing professional, Lafayette, LA
- Jessika Dubay, 32, Part-time assistant, Pet-sitting business owner, Somerville, MA
- Katy Wolk-Stanley, 45 Part-time nurse and author of The Non-Consumer Advocate, Portland, OR
Gaining Financial Freedom
When you hear the term, "financial freedom," a few stock images may pop to mind: The lottery winner rolling in sudden cash; the wealthy socialite dripping in diamonds; the silver-haired couple sailing into retirement on a yacht. But financial freedom doesn't have to be about when or if. Ultimately, it's about making the choices that will help you live the life you want right now. And it's just as much about how you feel as it is about what you own.
"Net worth and what you have in the bank are only part of it," says Meadow Devor, money coach and creator of the Money Love workshop a self-guided course to changing how you think about money. "Financial freedom is also determined by your thoughts and emotions about money and worth. I've worked with millionaires who worry just as much as people barely above the poverty line. To me, financial freedom means no worry. It means peace."
Here are seven women, including Meadow herself, who are living proof that you can attain financial freedom at any age and from any walk of life–and sooner than you may think. Keep reading to learn how they did.
Meadow Devor, 39, Money coach, Los Angeles, CA
How I define financial freedom: A state of mind. Before, I would have said: A lot of money. A big house. A walk-in closet. A fancy car. It was always about stuff, not about freedom. Losing all of my "stuff" changed everything for me. I learned that living a simple and frugal life brings me so much joy. When the clutter was cleared away, I saw that what really mattered was the amount of love in my life, the people that I connected with, the time I spent with my daughter. The striving for more and more kept me from focusing on what I did have in my life and it clouded my ability to feel gratitude.
How I achieved it: In early 2009, I was a newly divorced, single mom with more than half-a-million dollars in debt. I spent the next two years working three jobs—as a coach, a piano teacher, and an Apple sales rep. I sold everything I owned—handbags, shoes, jewelry, an armoire, garden pots, a lawn mower, even my favorite Gucci dress. I sold my house and moved into a small place, and rented out part of it. At first I felt defeated, scared, and really stupid. But the self-loathing wasn't helping me pay the debt off any faster, so I decided to forgive myself and focus on what I could learn and teach others. Every time I sold something, or made another payment, I rewarded myself with self-pride. I shared the journey openly with my daughter (who was in elementary school at the time). During the payoff years, she knew that any extra money went toward debt and that we were making sacrifices as a family for our future. I socked every dime toward paying it off, which I did by November 2011. Since then, I set a new Net Worth Goal each year and share the details with my students. If I do buy something now, it must meet these three criteria: Do I love it? Will I use it? And can I afford it? If so, I pay for it–in cash.
Katie Clifford, 36, Manager, outfitting for the U.S. Olympic Team, Colorado Springs, CO
My definition of financial freedom: The ability to be generous. I grew up in a home where cost dictated every move. My dream was to reach a point where I could be comfortable, feel safe, and be generous. I tithe 10 percent to my church, give money to folks who need it, save for the short-term and for retirement, and take my intern out to lunch once a week because I remember what it's like to be broke. Being generous keeps me from being too attached to money, which is the greatest freedom of all.
How I achieved it: I credit a work ethic that started with a paper route when I was 12. I live in a small apartment and drive a Subaru, even though I could afford more. I'd rather have a season ski pass or a plane ticket than an iPhone 5. I am not wealthy, but, at 36, I'm secure—and it's the best feeling in the whole world.
Jen Boulden, 39, Eco-entrepreneur, Los Olivos, CA
My definition of financial freedom: Live large on less. I used to believe it was owning horses and a private jet. But now, it's about living with less stuff and reconnecting to what matters most. I recently launched jenbtv.com, where I'll be broadcasting lessons on how to do that from my new home in California wine country, which I share with my husband, a corgi, two rescue bunnies, four chickens, a pair of goats, and a horse. We source some of our own food from the chickens and the goats (amazing omega-rich eggs and goat cheese). I'd always dreamed of living in a sweet little town with gorgeous hills and mountains, not too far from the ocean. My soul's inspiration and peace is found in nature, so why not surround myself with it?
How I achieved it: I worked so hard I'd still be in PJs at 6pm. I ate all 3 meals in front of the computer (one of which was usually corn chips and beer). I tuned out the naysayers. It was like my head was on fire and I was running toward a well. That work paid off when I sold my company, Ideal Bite, to Disney for $20 million before the crash of 2008. That helped. But as they say, luck favors the well-prepared. I shared the money with investors and employees, and invested my share in what I care about most. About 40 percent of it went into my 3 houses in Bozeman, Mont., Los Angeles, and Los Olivos, Calif. (I love to transform homes into lovely spaces I can enjoy or rent out.) Another 20 percent is in a foundation that was set up to help animals. (I'd like to start a free-range animal shelter and use it to teach people about the importance of connection with nature.) I give all profits from the foundation investments to groups that are fighting the good fight like the Humane Society, Environmental Working Group, and Farm Sanctuary. I invest the last 40 percent in socially responsible investments that help promote waste and chemical output reduction and set up systems for resource renewal (instead of depletion), like Highwater Global Fund II.
Jill Russell, 33, Web editor, Los Angeles, CA
My definition of financial freedom: Doing what I want to, not what I have to. I grew up always having to buy the cheapest version of everything (shoes, towels, even bread), or not buying anything at all. I've supported myself since I was 18, but only recently shifted my thinking about it. I still don't have the nicest wardrobe or the nicest home, but if there's a $30 fitness class I love, I'll do it. I rented an apartment in the location I wanted, and maintain a non-negotiable vacation fund. I buy better shoes. I have cable—just because I like it. I'm able to do these things because I follow a strict monthly "extras" budget, which covers eating out, clothes, recreation, and entertainment. Once I hit my limit, I'm done. No more shopping or nights out. Some people are afraid to look at their budget this way, but I find it so much less stressful when you know what you're spending and where.
How I achieved it:? Hard work. I have been working without a break since I was 15. I'm also more willing now to take roles a little outside of what I thought I wanted to do, including managerial ones which may be less creative. There comes a point when salary and promotion opportunities are just as important. Sometimes I still feel guilty buying shoes that cost more than $100, but I'm getting better about it. It'll always be a work in progress—just like my savings account.
Madison Barras, 24, PR/Marketing professional, Lafayette, LA
My definition of financial freedom: No "IOU"s. I used to think it meant having all the money in the world to do whatever I want, whenever I wanted. Now I see it as not being tied down or having debt. It's covering my expenses with some extra money left over to dedicate to the things that are important to me—which right now are a motorcycle, travel, and retirement.
How I achieved it: I started working the Monday after I graduated high school and I have not been without a job for one day in six years. The day I got my first paycheck after college, I started paying off my student loans; I just made my last payment. Now I can focus on saving for me, not paying off debt. I think it's important, especially for young people, to dedicate even just an hour a month to go over their finances, check their bank statements, and see where they can save money.
Jessika Dubay, 32, Part-time assistant, Pet-sitting business owner, Somerville, MA
My definition of financial freedom: Deciding myself how I spend my money. I'm divorced with no children, and I have no car loan, no mortgage, no student loans, no credit card debt. I believe in owning things outright, rather than borrowing or paying interest. I feel free because I don't owe money to banks or pay interest, and I can make my own decisions on how to spend my money.
How I achieved it: I attended a local satellite branch of the University of Maine and only took classes as I could pay for them. I earned an associates degree, loan-free. I work part-time at a university now, and plan to earn my bachelor's there with no loans, at an employee rate. I got a roommate to save rent. I stopped getting manicures. And I switched from Whole Foods to Trader Joe's. But a big part of what enabled me to be free was a mental shift I made. I used to think I needed that fancy car or a big vacation. Then I realized I didn't have to have something just because I could afford it. At the same time, I also don't believe in living bare bones just to be debt free. It's not about giving up everything, but doing things on a smaller scale, and doing what you love. When I booked a vacation recently I did it through Airbnb, instead of a luxury hotel. But I still went on vacation.
Katy Wolk-Stanley, 45 Part-time nurse and author of The Non-Consumer Advocate, Portland, OR
My definition of financial freedom: Having nothing to do with the Jones'. I've had my job for more than 18 years—and I work two days a week. That means I get to hang out with my teenage sons, run the household, see friends, sneak off with library books, and watch anything produced by Joss Whedon or J.J. Abrams. (And spread my message of frugality and thrifty goodness on thenonconsumeradvocate.com.) I decide where my money is (and isn't) spent. And I made a conscious choice to value time over money. By keeping our expenses low, my husband and I could avoid daycare when our boys were younger. Though they're teenagers now, and we could technically work more, we don't. (He works 36 hours per week; I work 16 to 24). Before you know it, they'll be moving out, and we decided we'd rather have the luxury of time with our kids than a luxury vacation.
How I achieved it: I made an unconventional choice: With the exception of socks, underwear, and consumables, I buy nothing new. My motto is: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. I have been practicing The Compact, an international buy-nothing-new movement since 2007. I did this because I started to recognize in myself a lifestyle creep of spending more just because I had more. I had been totally happy when we made less money, so why change? Also, I was concerned with the environmental and societal implications of the over-manufacturing of unnecessary stuff when our thrift stores are overflowing with perfectly usable items. It's gloriously freeing! No more impulse purchases. My money goes farther, and I don't have the burden to earn as much. My life has a richness and freedom that can only come when a person is not stuck working endless hours in a job she hates in order to afford endless and unnecessary stuff.
These profiles were compiled by Terri Trespicio, VP of Talent & Business Development for 2 Market Media and a lifestyle expert. Visit her at territrespicio.com or on Twitter @TerriT.
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Sorry Demi, you lost your chance—One Direction guy Niall Horan has a new crush now, Selena Gomez! But even though Niall thinks Selena is super hot, he's resisting the urge to act on it because he's such good pals with Justin Bieber. A friend close to both Niall and Selena says the two act flirty with each other, but neither one of them plans on taking the flirtationship any further. Selena and Justin are still so on-again/off-again anything that Niall's pretty smart to hold off on making any moves anyway! Who would you rather date, Justin or Niall? Take the poll below!
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That's what I said too that they did make up a handful of stuff. There were many scenes where the story was modified. I believe they made up the political tension in Wu around Zhou Yu and Sun Quan. Wei Yan's death was shown too quickly. How could I forget Xiao Qiao and her part in Chibi? They had her to the sword dance instead of Zhou Yu.
They don't put the historical facts in outright. They did it subtly. One scene that strikes me as such is the one where Ma Teng was discussing with Han Sui about how to confuse Cao Cao with a series of memorials. Something about him fleeing to Cao Cao for help because Han Sui and Ma Chao were rebelling against him. In history, Han Sui and Ma Teng's relationship became sour and Ma Teng moved to Xu Chang and then Ma Chao rebelled. Ma Teng's lines in the scene were hinting at how the historical events unfolded even though it never happened in the series itself.
Also, historically, Zhuge Liang would manage Shu down to the last detail. They included that too when in the series Zhuge Liang would give some orders and then take it back, saying he'll do it himself. I forgot if that is also in the novel. And the part where Li Yan was dismissed and he told Zhuge Liang that he had won the political battle. I remember reading an argument saying that the Shu military was divided between Li Yan and Zhuge Liang. With Li Yan removed, Zhuge Liang has full control of it. Maybe I was reading too much between the lines but I thought that's what Li Yan's line meant.
You are right about Cao Cao and Sun Jian but regarding Cao Chong, I read somewhere that there were rumors that Cao Pi was involved with his death but nobody could ever prove it. I don't remember where I read it but I don't know if there is any truth to it. I'd be glad if anyone can tell me.


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According to a study conducted by New Relic which measures browser speeds on both mobile and desktop platforms, Internet Explorer 9 takes the cake for the fastest browsing experience on Windows with load times of around 3 seconds, while Firefox 14.0 and Chrome 17 tied at 3.5. Safari for Windows 5.1 took 4 seconds to load the same page.
On the Mac side, Chrome is the winner with Chrome 13 reporting load times of 2.4. Chrome 19 on the other time has load times of around 2.7, tying it with Safari 5.1. In the survey, a total of 7 Chrome versions were tested. Firefox 11 for Mac took 2.8 seconds.
The mobile browser speed results are quite interesting. Apparently, Blackberries are in fact good for one thing; BlackBerry Opera Mini 6.5 took around 2.6 seconds to load pages, compared to Safari (iPad) 5.1's load time of 5 seconds, and Safari (iPhone) 5.0's load time of 6.2 seconds. The load time for Safari (iPhone) 5.1 was around 6.6 seconds. Opera Mobile 12 for Android's load time was around 7.3 seconds.
The study was conducted in March 2012 over the course of one week, in which New Relic surveyed and measured the speed of 5 billion global page loads across PC and mobile browsers.
In conclusion, here's a statistical tidbit: This year's average page load is 5.5 seconds, compared to last year's time of 6 seconds.


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Springer settling in to life in the Major Leagues
HOUSTON -- In one respect, George Springer's whirlwind first day in the Major Leagues was no different than any other call-up's.
But given the attention the slugging outfielder gained while raking in the Minors, how he's settling in to life in the Major Leagues after a hectic 36 hours is a top priority for the Astros.
"It's been a big couple of days, with traveling and a new ballpark and all of that," Springer said. "I'm excited, because now I can just go about my business, with an understanding for how things go. It's all about my performance now."
Manager Bo Porter said Springer's 1-for-5 outing on Wednesday included some major positives, such as how aggressive the righty was while still maintaining enough patience to draw a walk.
"He doesn't get cheated at the plate," Porter said. "I was glad when he got that first hit out of the way, so we don't have a 'George Springer Watch' on."
Springer took the ball from that first single and gave it to his parents, who were both in attendance for the final two games of the Royals series.
With the salutations out of the way, Springer just wants to get back to a baseball player's preferred schedule -- the routine.
He certainly was out of his element after getting called up, barely sleeping the night before his first game and then quickly falling asleep after the contest.
"I was finally able to get some good sleep last night," Springer said. "I think I slept about 20 minutes the night before. I think I fell asleep in about five seconds [last night] and slept until noon today."
The extra rest seemed to help Springer in batting practice, as he launched several opposite-field home runs and deposited another in the bushes beyond Minute Maid Park's center-field wall for a massive 450-foot shot.


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Perfect Light Night, 150 MPH Club Headline Return of Street Fights
Street Fights presented by ZRock 99.3 roars back into Thunder Valley Thursday, Sept. 12 inviting anyone with a street-legal ride to test their prowess on the legendary straight strip.
Frito-Lay, who is supplying fans with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on general admission tickets, hosts the return event which features Perfect Light Night and the 150 MPH Club. In addition to the opportunity to tackle Bristol's quarter-mile in a safe, controlled environment, any racer who completes a run at, or quicker than, the night's 150 mile per hour requirement will receive a spot in the Dragway's 150 MPH Club along with a special club decal.
Along with testing their mettle against the speedometer, racers can also be rewarded for their reflexes during Perfect Light Night which recognizes drivers able to achieve a .000 reaction time. Anyone able to conquer the tree receives a pass good for one free night of racing.
Gates for Thursday's event will open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Cost to participate is $10 to race, $15 for trailered cars and $5 for spectators. To take advantage of the buy-one-get-one free offer on general admission tickets, spectators must present a Frito-Lay product purchased at their local Food City store at the ticket gate.
The DER Racing Series also returns to action this weekend at Bristol Dragway, kicking off Friday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. with time trials slated for 5:30 p.m. Gates open Saturday at 10 a.m. with time trials beginning at noon and eliminations immediately following.
For more information on Street Fights, click here or call (423) 764-DRAG.


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College Station is a quintessential college town located right in the heart of Texas, about half way between Dallas and Houston. This town may have all the amenities of a big city, but the area is known for its wholesome values and friendly small town attitude. The people here are well known for their big Texas smiles and welcoming natures.
It's safe to say that basically everything in College Station revolves around Texas A&M, one of the five largest universities in the country. Oh, and did we mention that TAMU has some of the most spirited students around? This area lives and breathes Texas A&M, so much so that it's often called "Aggieland." If your idea of good time is two stepping to some shoe-tapping country music or tailgating at a college football game, then you'll find yourself at home quickly at College Station!
College Station is a fabulous locale for those with a love of warm weather. The summers can be sweltering, but the winters here are admirably mild. The temperature rarely dips lower than 60 degrees!
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College Station is known for being a typical college town, but with a more socially conservative feel. You can drive down George Bush drive to access the Barbara Bush Conference Center and the George Bush Presidential Library. Though people are open to all faiths, it's also known for being a largely Christian area. This can be a very appealing area for college students looking for the university lifestyle without the liberal attitudes normally associated with higher education.
Texas A&M is a sprawling campus, so having knowledge of your transportation options is essential. Luckily, the area is easily bikeable and has an extensive bus system that makes frequent stops. Having a car for off-campus living is recommended for the sake of convenience, but the town is relatively small, so getting around typically isn't an issue for students. There are public buses and taxis available for a small fee.
If you love tailgating and two stepping, then you've found the ultimate town for you! There is little that this town loves more than a good Aggie football game. Let's just put it this way: It's not unusual to see tumbleweeds rolling down the street during a football game. Aside from being the home of the Aggies, it is also a hot spot for country music lovers. Enjoying some live music and going two stepping at one of the many country clubs in the area is a beloved pastime for College Station natives and visitors alike!
Aggieland's main attraction is TAMU itself, but there are still a few awesome places that you can visit outside of campus. One fav activity is to go on a wine tour of some of the surrounding vineyards, which often mix a few glasses of delicious reds and whites with the down-to-earth twang of country music. Head over to Bryan for a fun-filled afternoon at the Lone Star Trapeze Academy, where you can learn to flip and twirl in the air with the experts!
College Station is no New York City, but for a town of its size, Aggieland offers a lot of variety. There are prime Tex-Mex hangover cures to be found at the Fuego Tortilla Grill, who offers breakfast tacos that are to die for. Grab some cheap n' greasy eats at Antonio's Pizza By The Slice. They may only offer one or two options, but quality over quantity definitely applies here! You can pull out all of the stops for your date at The Republic, an upscale steakhouse known for its excellent service, delicious cuts of meat, and tasty cocktails. These are only some of the many dining options you can dig up in the College Station area!
Considering that College Station has its roots in TAMU, it's little wonder that college dives and dance clubs are abound. Bar hoppers should look to the Northgate District, an area right across from TAMU's campus that's brimming with bars and restaurants. Though there are tons are bars to choose from in this district, you can be part of a long-standing Aggieland tradition at The Dixie Chicken. This bar's success can be credited to its health mix of ice cold beer, awesome drink deals, and good ol' country music! If you want to wander outside of Northgate, Bryan also boasts some great two-step dance clubs and a few more upscale cocktail and wine bars.
College Station may not be brimming with art museums, but one of its most interesting cultural centers by far is the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Located at TAMU, this library serves as both an epic archive for research and a museum of George Bush's life. In many ways, this library serves as a historical archive of the late 20th century, containing documents, exhibits, and educational programs that are meant to show the significance of the presidential office and American History. Why so acclaimed? Even people who aren't history buffs come of this museum singing its praises.
The Brazos Valley Worldfest is easily one of the most vibrant and fun events that College Station hosts every year. Live music and dance acts from around the world take to the Wolf Pen Creek amphitheater in late fall every year. In addition to watching talented performance make great tunes and bust a few moves, you can also enjoy the regional cuisine, shop imports, and check out various cultural displays set up by TAMU diversity grounds. The Brazos Valley Worldfest combines learning with good ol' fashioned fun, making it one of the most beloved fests in the area!
College Station is no shopping mecca, but it has its options. Post Oak Mall is the largest in the area, featuring 125 stores ranging from small boutiques to national chains. It also has six different department stores, giving visitors a wide variety of choices. For a more intimate vibe filled with local shops, hit up historic Downtown Bryan a few minutes away from campus. These brick-fronted shops offer vibrant, one-of-a-kind products that you'll have difficulty finding anywhere else. Whether you're searching for that perfect LBD or a unique piece of art to grace your new apartment, you're bound to find something special in Downtown Bryan!
Just in case you missed the memo, this town lives and breathes college sports. After all, it's called Aggieland for a reason! You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who'd pass up attending a TAMU football game at Kyle Field. It's not unusual to see a tumbleweed or two rolling down the streets on game day as thousands flock to the stadium for some spectating and tailgating. Locals and students alike also get pretty excited about basketball and baseball, but the famous fervor Aggieland is known for is mostly reserved for football fandom.
College Station is home to over 2,000 acres of parkland, but few pieces of green space are more beloved than Wolf Pen Creek Park. Located right in the heart of town, this beautiful park features gentle rolling hills and quiet landscaping – leaving a ton of room for lounging in the grass or just horsing around! Paved paths make walking and biking a popular activity here. The disc-golf course is also a fav, but the park's outdoor amphitheater is what truly sets it apart from all others. you'll find yourself visiting Wolf Pen Creek often for fests, shows, or just to catch some rays!


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Nats have been on both sides of blowouts
MIAMI -- The Nationals only lost 11 games last season by five runs or more, but they've already been on the receiving end of three such blowouts 14 games into the 2013 season.
Washingon lost, 8-2, to the Marlins on Tuesday. The Reds handed the Nationals their most lopsided defeat of the young season, 15-0, on April 5, and the Braves beat them up, 9-0, on Sunday. The Nationals won 21 games in 2012 by five runs or more, and they've taken two games by that margin this year -- both against the 3-11 Marlins.
"Nobody likes to get blown out, obviously, but they say a loss is a loss and a win's a win. I think it's still really early in the season," Ryan Zimmerman said. "I really hope nobody is panicking or worrying. ... We've lost some bad ones. We came out [Monday] night and thrown up some runs. It's just part of the early part of the season.
"That's part of the game, I guess. Last year, we had so many one-run games and close games. It's a little different. I guess it's just so many of them happening so quick. [Monday] night, winning by so much. [Tuesday night], they jumped out to a bigger lead. It just happens. It's part of the game."
Nationals manager Davey Johnson attributed the early blowouts to the Nationals' bullpen performance, though he took much of the responsibility upon himself. Washington's relievers owned a 5.61 ERA and a .289 opponents' batting average heading into Wednesday's series finale in Miami.
"The bullpen hasn't been as strong, and they haven't been throwing the ball like they're capable of throwing," Johnson said. "It's kind of a little bit out of sync, and that's my fault. And we had a couple tough series, White Sox and Atlanta, kind of threw the pitching off a little bit coming out of the 'pen. I'll get it right."


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HPR is a performance oriented, type forming, continuum box rule which allows limited trading between the factors.
HPR is international, permitting boats from many countries to race in high level events.
HPR is a fixed and published formula rule - Designers can directly calculate unlimited HPR rating trials.
HPR will yield a rating in linear meters which can be converted to Time-on-Time (TOT) handicaps.
HPR utilizes elements and concepts from several fixed formula rules.
HPR will modernize with the times and the newest HRP boats will not be slower than other common sense offshore mono-hulls that could be designed in the absence of a rating rule.
- To get more people sailing, more owners building new yachts, and more existing yachts racing.
- To create more excitement in the sport of sailboat racing.
- To create a rule of sufficient quality that the owners elevate it to high performance status for use worldwide.
- To encourage racing in good fast yachts that are fun to sail, safe, and competitive for many years, including new builds and existing yachts.
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I wanted to give a quick pointer to the conference Microsoft will be hosting in March in Las Vegas: MIX06, a "A 72-hour conversation between developers, designers and business professionals to explore high-fidelity commerce, content, media, services and security."
Many IE team members will be there, myself included, and loads of other Microsoft teams involved in web technologies, including the Windows Presentation Foundation, the Atlas AJAX framework and Windows Live!. And yes, Bill Gates will be there too.
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VANCOUVER – B.C.'s premier is brushing aside a massive natural gas deal between China and Russia, insisting she's not worried it will affect her province's plans to develop a liquefied natural gas industry.
Premier Christy Clark has made the LNG industry her government's central focus, and that plan relies almost entirely on producers selling their natural gas to markets in Asia.
Russia and China have reached a $400-billion, 30-year agreement for China to buy Russian natural gas, prompting questions about how the deal could affect Canada's LNG plans.
But Clark says there will be enough demand for multiple countries to supply natural gas, and she insists B.C. will be competitive.
Clark says customers looking for natural gas want a trustworthy and dependable source, and she suggests Russia doesn't offer that.
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Exclusive: J.K. Rowling takes career in new direction
- In 'The Casual Vacancy,' a councilman's death turns a small English town upside down
- The problems of poverty form the core of the novel
- Despite the book's focus, Rowling says she's not "walking around thinking myself the new Dickens"
EDINBURGH, Scotland -- Surely, somewhere, at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, lies a dusty, never-before noticed spell book. In that book, J.K. Rowling, the celebrated creator of Harry Potter, could find the formula that would transform her into a critically acclaimed writer of adult fiction.
But Rowling isn't relying on magic as the release date for her adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, draws near. She believes her reputation for creating great characters and compelling stories will trump any spell that Harry or his mentor, the all-powerful Professor Dumbledore, could ever conjure.
In her only U.S. newspaper interview before Thursday's publication of The Casual Vacancy (Little, Brown, $35), Rowling, in a sit-down interview in the Scottish capital where she lives, shares with USA TODAY why she wrote the novel that takes her career in a new direction, and the excitement she feels in the run-up to its release, five years after the final Potter book was published.
"Of course this might change tomorrow, but I thought I would feel more nervous because it's been five years -- and this is a very different kind of book -- but actually I feel quite excited," says Rowling, who appears relaxed and self-assured during the interview this month in unmarked business offices she keeps in one of this city's ubiquitous Georgian-era townhouses.
"I don't think everyone will like the book," she says. "But I'm proud of this book. I like this book. It is what it's meant to be. As an author, you really can't say more than that. I don't mean this arrogantly, but if people don't like it, well, that's how it should be, isn't it? That's art. It's all subjective. And I can live with that."
In a wide-ranging interview in which she talked about her writing, her family, her participation in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics and her testimony last fall in the British inquiry into the press phone-hacking scandal, Rowling, 47, offers an intimate look into her life as one of the world's most beloved writers, one whose books have sold 450 million copies around the world (there are no numbers available on e-book sales). Her vivid imaginings of the life and adventures of a boy wizard, published from 1997 to 2007, have spawned amusement parks, toys, video games, blockbuster movies and Pottermore, her fan site for everything Harry Potter.
And because Pottermania is deeply rooted in our pop culture landscape, Rowling says she understands and accepts that many readers would rather she just keep writing about the boy wizard.
"Yes, I understand that point of view. If you love something -- and there are things that I love -- you do want more and more and more of it, but that's not the way to produce good work. So as an author I need to write what I need to write. And I needed to write this book."
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Patricia Bostelman, vice president of marketing for Barnes & Noble, says The Casual Vacancy could be the biggest book of the year. "We're very optimistic about this book. She's a gifted storyteller and very skilled at creating characters and creating worlds."
For months, details of The Casual Vacancy's plot have been scant, and the book has been embargoed until it goes on sale Thursday with only a selected number of journalists given access. But Rowling, on a sunny fall day in Edinburgh, speaks in great detail about the storyline, the characters and how the book came to be. (USA TODAY was given access to the novel.)
If Harry Potter came to her while she was traveling on a train in England, the idea for The Casual Vacancy, she says, came to her five years ago aboard a plane over the USA on her way to a promotional event for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the series that made her one of the richest authors in the world.
"I can't remember what triggered it," she says. "It just came to me. It's hard to sum up the idea, but it was for a disrupted local election, and I could see immediately that that was a perfect way to get into a small community, of examining a lot of different characters of different ages. I'm very drawn to that type of book. I like to get in among a set of people and get to know them very well."
In the novel, the tiny (fictional) British village of Pagford is turned upside down after one of its parish councilmen, Barry Fairbrother, dies. Rowling uses his death as a way to examine the inner workings of the village government, and more important, the lives of its residents.
"It was also an appealing idea because I could see that I could set it in the kind of town that I knew," Rowling says. "Although Pagford is not Chepstow, the town where I grew up -- it's smaller and the geography's wrong -- still it's an area that I know. It's an invented place, but it does owe something to the West Country (southwestern England), which is where I lived all my life really until I was 18 and I left home."
The run-up to the book's release has been relatively low-key because that's the way she wanted it. "As much as is possible I wanted this to be a normal book publication. Some of the furor that surrounded a Harry Potter publication was fun. I always loved meeting readers. I always loved doing events where I got to speak to readers, but some of it, candidly, wasn't fun at all.
"The thing took on a life of its own. Some of it was just sheer insanity, and I couldn't control it. I couldn't stop it. I couldn't rein it in. Incredible as it is to look back on it, I'm never going to be chasing that again. It was an amazing time, but it was also often stressful, and it felt like a massive weight of expectation. This is a very different kind of book, and I'm very happy that we're just doing it differently."
The Casual Vacancy takes a microscopic view of a handful of families in Pagford, including that of Krystal Weedon, a somewhat out-of-control teenager living in poverty with her toddler brother, Robbie, and her mother, Terri, who's struggling to overcome drug addiction.
"In some sense, the whole plot can be summed up with 'What do we do about Krystal?' and by extension, 'What do we do about all those people who are in a poverty trap?' But for Krystal, it's more than that, isn't it?" Rowling says. "Krystal is dealing with addiction in her family, she's dealing with decades of increasing poverty in her family with everything that means, and she's also caught in the crossfire of a local battle because this beautiful West Country town of Pagford is furious that it has jurisdiction over and responsibility for what we call a council estate (low-income public housing). So Krystal is caught up in this local battle, and of course in examining this tiny little local battle I get to explore what I think are fairly universal themes."
It's no accident that poverty and its related problems are a core issue in the novel. "The Weedon family was a way to talk about things which are also very close to my heart: poverty, what poverty means in our society, in an affluent Western country, the attitudes that are exposed in other people by the existence of such a family," she says. Rowling, who was once a single mother who relied on government assistance to care for her daughter, has established a charitable trust that helps people in need.
Because of the book's social themes, Michael Pietsch of Little, Brown, Rowling's American publisher, told USA TODAY in August that the novel "reminded me of Dickens because of the humanity, the humor, the social concerns, the intensely real characters."
Rowling says she's flattered but "uncomfortable if anyone thinks I'm walking around thinking myself the new Dickens. I think that's presumptuous of anyone, but I was conscious when I started writing The Casual Vacancy of what I wanted it to be. I did want it to be like a Trollope or a Dickens or Mrs. Gaskell in the sense that I'm taking a small community, literally a parochial community, and trying to analyze it and anatomize it in the way that they did. I really like those 19th-century novels. That's the kind of thing I love reading."
This is a very British novel, but Rowling isn't concerned about how it will be received outside the U.K. "I think there's a possibility that some people will not enjoy the book. It is a very English book, and it needs to be a very English book, because I'm talking very specifically about a society I know very well.
"I do think the themes in the book do translate across any national border because ultimately we're talking about our human responsibility, whether you think we should all be entirely self-reliant and people sink or swim, or you think we should be extending a helping hand and whether that should come from government and so on. And these are very contemporary themes in a lot of countries, particularly in the financial mess in which we find ourselves."
She's also ready for how the book will be received by critics. "Writers generally write to be published, and so as much as I can be, I'm ready for what comes my way. I haven't published this with any expectation. I've published it because it's what I really wanted to write. My writing path isn't dependent on what people expect or say of the work. I will just keep plowing my furrow."
Nor does she care if there's never a film made based on the novel.
"Personally, I don't think this is a very filmable book. That is one of the things I like about it. I think it's a very novelly novel in that a lot of what goes on happens internally. You need to understand what's going on inside people's heads. So even though a lot happens in the novel, part of the appeal of it for me is that so much of it happens in people's interior life, and film isn't necessarily the best medium to portray that."
That is so much the polar opposite of the Pottermania that gave birth to eight movies based on the seven Potter novels. The movies and the novels are the roots of the Potter legacy, but they live on through her website, Pottermore, which she says is a refuge for her.
The site is a publishing venture for the Potter e-books. On the other hand, it's a place where she posts in increments the plethora of Potter material that never made it into the books. "That's a nice giveback to fans, and it's nice for me too because it's a very low-pressure way of doing it. I can release material when and as I want. I'm also generating a little new material on the site for free, and I've loved that." (Little, Brown will publish The Casual Vacancy as an e-book as well as a hardcover Thursday.)
As important as it is for Rowling to control her publishing ventures, it's even more important that she have complete control over media coverage, primarily because of her determination to keep her children out of the limelight.
Rowling has been married since 2001 to Neil Murray, a physician. They have three children. Jessica, 19, from her previous marriage, is now a university student. Their son, David, is 9, and their daughter, Mackenzie, is 7.
"I try very hard to keep a distinction and draw a line between my professional life and my personal life," she says. "On the one hand you do want to be honest about the life experience that informs your work. On the other hand, I became well-known at a time when the British press didn't always behave in an exemplary manner towards people like me." She's referring to incidents when she and her children were photographed without her permission and her home address was printed in newspapers. "It's not that I don't want to share myself, it's simply that I have to make a decision about how best to bring up my children."
It's why she accepted an invitation to testify last fall in the phone-hacking scandal.
"I had to think quite hard about doing that," she says. "You're in a paradoxical situation. You're sitting in there trying to explain why you'd like privacy, and you're sort of invading your own privacy to explain it. So that was tough, and there were things I didn't say on the stand because a couple of them were the worst experiences I had with regards to the press, because I would have in doing so invaded my and all my family's privacy too much. I was valuable to the inquiry because I had consistently tried to keep my family out of the spotlight, and I hadn't succeeded."
What she did testify about were the numerous times her children had been photographed without her permission, the journalists who camped on her doorstep and the time a reporter somehow managed to tuck a note to her into her daughter's school backpack.
Meanwhile, she and her family live a normal life in Edinburgh "within certain limits. I do get recognized, but I must say Edinburgh is a fantastic city to live if you're well-known. There is an innate respect for privacy in Edinburgh people, and I also think they're used to seeing me walking around, so I don't think I'm a very big deal. The average Edinburgh person is very respectful of a person's right to mooch around and get on with things and go to the supermarket."
One of her public appearances this year included her participation in the tribute to children's literature during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London. While watching a rehearsal, she recalled that "when that section arrived and the huge Voldemort grew up out of the middle of the stage, I had one of these moments that I have every so often when my entire body goes cold and I think, 'How the hell did this happen?' And I'm staring at this 18-meter high Voldemort or whatever he was and I was thinking, 'That was once an idea in my head that no one knew about.' It was a few scribbled lines on the back of an envelope, and now it's represented on arguably the biggest stage in the world."
It was, she says, "the most humbling moment. I felt awed by it. Sometimes the Harry Potter stuff becomes white noise. It's part of the culture which is amazing, but every now and again you do have one of the those moments of 'Oh my God, how did this happen?' And that's definitely one of them."
Rowling won't set in stone when she'll next publish. "I don't want to commit. I was simultaneously devastated and liberated actually by finishing the Potter books. I truly was devastated -- 'My God, it's over. I will never again write Harry, Ron and Hermione,' but at the same time there was a massive sense of liberation so, selfishly, I don't wish to promise I will produce a book a year from here on in. I feel free now. Maybe that sense of freedom will mean I produce books more frequently. It could be. I just don't know."
And Potter fans will have to live with the fact that she's not writing anything for young adults. "No. Nothing nothing, nothing," she says emphatically, "and it would be challenging because of what I did with Harry. I have no plans to go there at the moment but never say never. If I had an amazing idea I probably would do it."
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Ha, I made this last week and I have the recipe in my draft :) It's the perfect treat for springtime, simple, healthy and delicious too. Gorgeous photos, as usual!ReplyDelete
I make this on Gudhi Padwa ( new year - mar 23, this year) every year. In fact, shrikhand puri is a tradition on Padwa amongst Maharashtrians.ReplyDelete
I love how creamy it is! Bliss:)
This certainly looks delicious! And so amazingly creamy. I've never had this but I'm interested in trying it (but without the saffron). I need to find out some more about making homemade yogurt. It sounds like it would be worth the effort.ReplyDelete
Yummy!! I love srikhand and need to make it soon, thanks for sharing :)ReplyDelete
I didn't know this recipe but I'm sure I will become a big fan of it. I'll try. Thanks as always for your special world :-)ReplyDelete
I have never heard of this before but it looks lovely...the best way to eat yogurt I've seen in a while. I can't wait to try it!ReplyDelete
Lakshmi you are such a master at what you do. I'm loving the yellow and grey color palette here. I have recenty been introduced to the joys of shrikhand and I absoluetly love it.ReplyDelete
Shrikhand looks very delicious... I wanted to make this with starwberries... will be posting that soon!ReplyDelete
I make mines almost the same, except straining. I guess it's not shrikhand then, but that was what my friend and fellow blogger taught when came back from India.ReplyDelete
Yet, the flavors are stunning and you're so right about the aristocracy of this dish. Th e colors, taste and everything about this favorite breakfast indulgence speaks royalty to me.
Arvind LOVES Srikhand. It's always there at home .. specially during summer. I never tried making my own version... Will have to try as soon as I get some juicy mangoes :)ReplyDelete
i love love shrikhand and make it all year round. Lakshmi, the colors palette here is so pure and soothing, just like shrikhand!ReplyDelete
Divine looking! A fabulous dessert.ReplyDelete
This looks so good and I'm certainly going to make this.ReplyDelete
Thank you.
Hugs, Pauline
One of the simple joys of life! I have had many versions of Shrikhand (pistachio, almond, fig, mango, strawberry, and even vanilla) but the simple saffron infused with heady cardamom still retains the top position :) A spoonful into your mouth and you are left floating among the puffy white clouds! :DReplyDelete
This look sooo delicious! Can't believe it is basicely just yoghurt!ReplyDelete
That's beautiful, Lakshmi, thanks for sharing your beautiful shots and recipes!ReplyDelete
I have never heard of such a dessert, it really appeals me though!
The ingredients are so simple, looks also easy to do too!
Do you think it works with diary free yoghurt? (soyamilk alternatives I mean)
Thank you for visiting & dropping a comment.ReplyDelete
Roberta - technically, yes, it should work with soyayogurt (or similar). However, be warned, there is a couple of universes difference in taste. A high quality yogurt is the point of the recipe. Saffron and cardamom round it up. Somehow I have a feeling that the rich, velvet-like softness and refinement are lost with dairy alternatives. If you are used to dairy-free products, it may not taste that bad. But I can't promise a successful result. If you try it, please let us know.
- AnonymousMarch 28, 2012
I make homemade yogurth and I'll try this, thanks for sharingReplyDelete
Love Srikhand! You have described it so well - aristocracy it is.. especially when paired with luscious juicy mangoes, it is difficult to exercise portion control..ReplyDelete
Lakshimi... You have made my favorite dessert...ReplyDelete
You know my Dad say Srikhand is like a piece of heaven for us human... LOL
We all love it in our family, I really don't enjoy the ready made one's we get in super markets...
I will make this soon...
This is very similar to a traditional Dutch dish called "hangop", but without the addition of saffron of course. Love this and such gorgeous pictures!ReplyDelete
Question: How much does this yield approx? You start with 4 cups, but end up with...ReplyDelete
Also, does cheese cloth work just fine?
Thank you.ReplyDelete
Amy - You can drain it until half of the volume is gone. You will have 2 Cups left. Sometimes I drain it longer. The yogurt becomes more condensed but also sour. Adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. 2 cups serves 4-6 persons with a normal appetite, or 2 persons, like in our family :-).
If you mean a thin cotton by cheesecloth, it is perfect. I use it myself. Anything that is fine enough but allows the whey to go through is good.
yummy :) practing making good recipes. Thank u for help =) following you :), hope u visit me some time.ReplyDelete
This sounds divine, I know what ill be trying out next weekend!ReplyDelete
Only you Lakshmi can is capable of bringing out the feel of the taste in photographs. Elegant, delicate, aristrocratic - all defines your photos and the srikhand. I make this all year, but it tastes the best in summer when the heat comes down on us. The way to have this is to savor every lick... even licking off the back of the spoon clean.ReplyDelete
any suggestions for drinking the whey? good source of protein - just swig it down?ReplyDelete
Thank you!ReplyDelete
B - I've seen commercial juice products with whey added. I suppose it would mix well in smoothies. I'm using it in cooking: as a stock for bakings, vegetables or rice.
Whey from draining yogurt is very sour. Cheesemaking produces less sour whey.
The good news for those who have excess whey all the time, garden plants like it!
hi lakshmi. first time to your blog. i must say great design and awesome photographs.ReplyDelete
shrikhand never looked so beautiful to me before.....
i have liked your posts and pics so much that i am subscribing to you and even adding you on my facebook page.
i am a great lover of the hare krishna tradition. have visited most of the hare krishna temples in india. my favorite being the vrindavan and mumbai iskcon temples.
just loved your blog :-)
Thank you Dassana! Nice to meet you. Did you know that besides the Juhu temple, there is a small but lovely Radha-Gopinath Mandir in Chowpatti, Mumbai. Next time you are around, please visit there. There is something exceptional about the mood. It is as close as it gets to Vrindavan outside of Vraja :-).ReplyDelete
next time i visit mumbai, i will make it a point to go to the radhi-gopinath mandir in chowpatti :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 13, 2012
Hi Lakshmi, I'm very curious about this recipe. I wonder if you're using cardamom powder of some sort? I have the cardamom seeds, do you have any suggestions on how to incorporate this? Thanks so much in advance.ReplyDelete
If you have green cardamoms, peel them and powder the little black seeds. If they are fresh and strong, use less than the recipe calls.ReplyDelete
wow, Lakshmi. your photos are so beautiful and yet, reveal your modesty, too. all very simple and wholesome. i think only you could take something like srikand and make it look as delicious as it does. utterly lovely. x sReplyDelete
S- thanks :-) You have a lovely blog!ReplyDelete
I love the table you've used here. Yes and the Srikand looks creamy, more like an ice cream :)ReplyDelete
Pratiba, "the table" is made of thin planks IKEA uses for packing and transporting their goods! I just nailed them together, threw some paint and plaster on the top and scratched the surface.ReplyDelete
- NicoleNovember 13, 2013
A relative once introduced me to shrikhand by adding cardamon and sugar to store-bought, smooth cottage cheese. However, I've just tried your recipe today and using yogurt produces an even more delightful result!ReplyDeleteReplies
Nicole, nice to hear! Shrikhand is a fabulous dessert.Delete
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Frank Montgomery, Boulder County RMFU president, and daughter at a Boulder County pig roast, 1980.The programs of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) have supported the successful operation of family farms and ranches for over a century. The first Colorado local chapter of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America was created near Green Mountain Falls on May 17, 1907, followed that year by several additional Colorado local chapters. Organized in 1908 as the Colorado Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union (CFU), the association changed its name to the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union in 1942 to include members in neighboring states. This collection documents the efforts of ...
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text: Red Bulls U: October 1 | Etienne's stunner leads the way as Academy products hit stride early in the season Tweet © The following is a list of Academy products with notable performances in the past few weeks of the college soccer season. Also, be sure to check out Academy product and former Red Bulls II midfielder Derrick Etienne's goal which finished runner-up in TopDrawerSoccer.com's College Goal of the Week competition. No. 9 Akron: Adam Najem* (MID) – On Sept. 16, Najem earned one goal and an assist in a 3-3 draw against Ohio State. The following week, the midfielder faced Wake Forest and Academy products Kevin Politz and Steven Echevarria. Najem recorded another assist, but the Zips fell to Wake Forest, 2-1. The junior has five goals and three assists this season. Bucknell: Chris Thorsheim* (DEF/MID) – Scored Bucknell's lone-goal on Sept. 27 vs. Boston University, a 1-1 draw. 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Started and helped maintain a clean sheet in a 1-0 win against Lehigh. Iona: Oscar Gonzalez (MID) – On Sept. 16, Gonzalez assisted the opening goal of the match en route to a 3-0 win vs. Delaware. Against Yale on Sept. 23, the midfielder provided the game-tying assist in a 2-1 win for Iona. Gonzalez recorded his third assist in four matches in a big win for Iona against Niagara, 6-1. Marist: Cameron Harr (FWD) – The freshman scored the game-tying goal for Marist in the 80th minute to send the match into overtime, a 2-1 loss to Stony Brook. Harr scored in the 89th minute against Rider, a 2-1 win. The following match, the forward opened the scoring against Canisius. In the 89th minute, Harr tallied the game-winning goal to clinch another victory for Marist, 3-2. The goal was his sixth of the season. No. 13 Maryland: Mael Corboz (MID) – Corboz faced off against four of Georgetown's six Red Bulls Academy products on Sept. 23, a 2-1 loss for Maryland. The following match, the midfielder earned the game-winning goal and one assist against Wisconsin. Michigan: Evan Louro (GK), Billy Stevens (DEF), Marcello Borges (DEF/MID) – Louro made three saves while Stevens played the full 90 minutes against Northwestern, a 3-0 win. In the following match, all three Academy products started against Oakland in a 4-1 win. Stevens provided the game-winning assist in the 42nd minute. On Sept. 27, the Wolverines took on No. 21 Penn State and won 2-0. Louro made five saves in the shutout, while Stevens played the full 90 minutes. Borges played 37 minutes coming off of the bench. Rutgers: Erik Sa (MID), Brandon Tetro (DEF/MID), Dante Perez (MID/FWD) – On Sept. 20, Sa scored in the 87th minute in an upset victory for the Scarlet Knights against No. 22 Indiana, 4-1. Tetro also made a substitute appearance in the win. Sa scored his second goal of the season and recorded one assist in a big win on Sept. 29 against Loyola (MD), 8-0. Tetro and Perez both made appearances off of the bench in the win. Siena: Alex Tejera (FWD) – The forward scored his first goal of the season against Manhattan in the MAAC opener, 2-0. He also started the next match against Niagara, a 2-0 win. He took three shots, two of which were on goal. Tejera has started and played in eight matches this season and has totaled one goal and two assists. Tulsa: Juan Sebastian Sanchez (FWD) – The Academy product and former Red Bulls II forward grabbed a brace in a two-goal comeback against UMKC, a 3-2 win. Sanchez tied the match in the 82nd minute and scored the game-winner in the 93rd minute. The freshman forward has four goals and two assists in nine appearances this season. Villanova: Sean Sheridan (MID) – On Sept. 30, Sheridan scored the game-winning goal and provided an assist in a 2-0 win versus La Salle. The senior has three goals and one assist this season. 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Hi everyone! I am delighted to say that I have been nominated for the Liebster Award. A big thanks to @Marsaalamdesertretreat for nominating me for this award. I feel really honoured. Though I was nominated quite a while back, due to some health constraints, I could not acknowledge the nomination.
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Checking to see if anyone's been up to Bolivia (via 80/Coal Canyon) and down through Cottonwood Canyon to Dixie Valley in the last 6 months or so?
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Yeah, that was just a little thing that we have, just something that RJ [first-base coach Ron Johnson] would help us ... that would help us to know where to play guys and stuff like that. That's all it was. I would just look at it and make sure I was positioned right. It just makes life simpler so he doesn't have to constantly wave me - this place, this place ... the index card is about outfield stuff, for outfield positioning. I'm sure that guys like Mike Cameron don't need it. They haven't mentioned anything, like this is what we do for all rookies, so I don't know, but it's something that I definitely took and tried to use as best I can, because I knew that would help me.
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neostigmine nē˝ōstĭg´mēn, –mĭn [key], drug used to mimic the effects of stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system . Along with several other drugs that have a similar mode of action, it inhibits the action of the enzyme cholinesterase, which destroys the substance acetylcholine at nerve endings. Because neostigmine increases the effective concentration of acetylcholine, it causes such body changes as contraction of the pupils, increased activity of intestinal muscles, and increased secretion by the salivary and sweat glands. It will cause menstrual bleeding in a nonpregnant woman whose menstrual period is delayed, and it is therefore used as a pregnancy test. Neostigmine and related drugs are also used to diagnose and control the neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis. Because neostigmine causes decreased fluid pressure in the eye it is used to treat certain types of glaucoma. The drug atropine is sometimes given along with neostigmine to prevent the latter's side effects. Ephedrine often enhances the action of neostigmine.
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