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It is 8:30 p.m. Ryan is coming home from work and I just sent him a text. It read. "Hey baby, I have a special suprise for you when you come home." "I wonder when he will read it," I thought out loud. Meanwhile, I start to get ready. I start to light some candles and put them in the usual spots. The phone makes a noise. I look at it and it says that I have a new text from Ryan. It reads, "Okay baby, make sure to get real naughty for me." As I am reading this I feel myself starting to get wet. I made sure the bed was perfect and the right music is playing. I lay down on the bed while I am waiting for him. My freshly shaven pussy is dripping wet just thinking of whats going to happen. We usually make love slowly, but tonight I think that I want it a little harsh. I get up to get the toys. In the bottom drawer of our dresser contains all of the sex toys that we own. This includes dildos, vibrators, strap ons, and many others. I grab the biggest dildo there is and bring it with me back to the bed. I lay down on the bed and start to pleasure myself. I rub it up and down my vagina very slowly. Then I start to penetrate myself. I hear our dog start to bark. "Max, be quiet its just me," says Ryan as he takes his shoes off at the front door. He then says, "Hunny I'm home where are you?" "In the bedroom baby," I say as I continually play with myself. He walks in and sees me fully naked on our silk sheets playing with my favorite dildo. "Is this my 'welcome home from work' present," he asks as he starts to get undressed. "Let me," I say as I get up and start to caress his buldge in his nice work pants. I kiss his lips while I am unbuttoning his pants. He grasps my head in his hands. I moan as I am kissing him more forcefully than normal. Our tongues meet and I can tell that he really wants to make love. I take off his pants and his Calvin Klien boxers. His fully erect penis is 6 inches. We both lay on the bed and start kissing again. I start to moan as my body wants to make love. He runs his hands down my thigh and near my vagina. "Please baby, can we make love now?," I beg as he continues to tease me. He grabs my legs and spreads them apart as he goes to suck on my dripping wet vagina. He licks and sucks so good that I feel I am ready to explode. Then he sticks two fingers inside of me and starts to massage it. It feels so good. "i think that I am going to cum baby!" I scream in anticipation. He fingers me faster and faster and faster until my body explodes and his hand his covered in my cum. Its my turn as he flips me over so that I am on my tummy. He slowly puts his penis into my bum. Then he goes faster and faster. It hurts but it feels so good. "You like that baby?" he asks. I reply, "yes baby" As he has his penis in me he grabs the dildo. He slowly puts it in my vagina. He says, "baby I think Im gonna cum" He grabs for my breasts. I move so that he can stand up and i can lay on my back on the edge of the bed. I take out the dildo and I start to suck on it. He shoves his penis inside of my vagina and rocks my body as hard as he can. The bed is making a lot of noise, im moaning and groaning becuase it feels so good, and hes saying "yes baby im gonna cum" I try and reach for his balls. I then feel his load inside of me. He lays down next to me and says "Thank you so much baby, I really needed that"
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Sauna Construction Details Often Overlooked
Over the years we have found many mistakes made by amateurs during the sauna construction process. We want to save you some hassle by providing these quick tips for maximum safety and comfort. Clearances to Combustibles There are minimum clearances from combustibles...read more
What Fireplace Maintenance Should You Do This Spring?
As the heating season draws to a close, and before you lay the fireplace to rest, there are some maintenance items you should perform depending on the type of fireplace you have. A full fireplace or stove cleaning ensures you are ready for the next season while...read more
The Best Sauna Heater Based on How You Use Your Sauna
Before determining what type of heater is required you first need to determine how often you will be using it, where it will be located and how many people you need to accommodate. You have several options, and one type may be better than the other for your family's...read more
Why Choose a Zero Clearance Wood Burning Fireplace?
Dreaming of a fireplace but think it's beyond your budget? Masonry wood fireplaces are majestic and beautiful but costly to build, inefficient and difficult to add after initial home construction. However there are economical and efficient alternatives available today...read more
What are the Benefits of a Zero Clearance Fireplace?
Everyone dreams of owning a fireplace for the warmth and ambiance they bring. With masonry fireplaces being bulky and cost prohibitive, zero clearance fireplaces fit the bill, with flexible and hassle free installation. A zero clearance fireplace can be installed...read more
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Piano Lessons
Turner's offers private music instruction with highly qualified instructors if you are interested in taking piano lessons here at our Augusta store. We also have a full directory of qualified local teachers to recommend to you or for your child. We believe in helping to match the student with the teacher, therefore ensuring the success of each student. Whether you are looking for someone to teach piano lessons to your young child, teenager, or for yourself, Turner's can help you find the perfect match for your needs!
Our Teaching Studios
We offer private piano lessons here at our store for all ages. The piano lessons are 30 minutes each week of one-on-one instruction for approximately $30.00 per lesson (price varies per teacher).
Ms. Jolene Long is an Augusta native who has been teaching since 2013 and enjoys teaching all ages and personalities. A recent graduate, she received her Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from Augusta University and her Master's degree in Piano Performance from Georgia Southern University. Ms. Long teaches all ages.
Mr. Eric Campbell teaches on Mondays from 3-8pm. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano and has over 30 years of experience in church music leadership. He specializes in teaching Adult Beginners and Intermediate/Advanced students of any age. Mr. Campbell is classically trained, but also enjoys playing and teaching all styles of music, including popular and jazz.
Mr. Paul Hennessy has been the Advanced Piano Instructor at Davidson Fine Arts School since August 1996, and teaches private piano lessons to Adults and Children, Advanced or Beginners in our studios at Turner's. Mr. Hennessy is also a very accomplished concert pianist and performer.
Ms. Hiroko ("Kame") Hogarth studied music at the Kyoto City University of Arts and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has taught piano for 38 years and specializes in classical music instruction (any age).
Other Local Teachers We Recommend
If the Turner's Keyboards store location is not convenient for you, we have a great list of piano teachers to recommend in your area. Contact Us and we can help you find a teacher close to your home–many times in your own neighborhood!
In-Home Teaching
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I am going to start my own Hedge Fund (or Private Equity Fund). I am going to be the lead investor of funds for 100 people who each have $1,000,000 to invest with me. Because I am a GREAT investor with a GREAT track record, all these investors are confident of my ability to get them GREAT returns on their investment.
I am going to tell these 100 investors that they don't have to pay me ANYTHING until I make them money. Because I am shouldering quite a bit of risk in doing this, I am going to charge them 20% on whatever I earn them OVER their original investment of $1M.
On day one of the opening of my Hedge Fund I have $100M to invest. I do.
I go play lots of golf in the meantime. In exactly one year (365 days) I go and check the fund balance and I see the total value of the fund is now $120 million! I have made a "Capital Gain" (the money over and above the original investment) or $20M. Converted into an interest rate that would be 20%. That is pretty darn good!
I quickly call my investors and tell them the good news. Assume all of them say "SELL!". I tell them their CRAZY to sell today and they should wait until TOMORROW!! Here is why...
If I sell a "qualified investment" in less than one years time any interest earned is taxed at a marginal tax rate of 35% (the highest tax bracket for any income earned over approx $365,000). Any interest earned from an investment that is cashed in AFTER one year is taxed at 15%. This 15% is what is termed the "Long Term Capital Gains Tax Rate".
After the investors pay me my 20% fee (20% of the $20 million in Capital Gain is $4 million) they divide the remaining $16 million between them. Each of the 100 will get $160,000. If they sell now, they will each pay $56,000 in taxes (35% of $160,000) or if they wait one more day they will pay $24,000 in taxes (15% of $160,000). Which would YOU choose to do?
All this is background to get down to how this affects ME. Most people would think the $4 million I received from operating my Hedge Fund would be classified as "income" paid to me by my investors for doing a good (no, great!) job for them. Call it income, a commission, whatever, but when I do my tax return I have to claim it as income, therefore putting me in the highest tax bracket of 35%, right? I should write a check to the IRS for about $1.4 million, right?? Hold your horses, Al Capone!
Remember the source of my $4 million was from the original $20 million in interest, or Capital Gain. For my investors after waiting more than one year to cash in were eligible for a the lower tax of 15%. Guess what? I AM TOO!! My portion is called, under interpretation of the tax code,"carried interest" Defined here:
""Carried interest is not interest in the sense of an interest-bearing savings account. It is a share in a fund. The person claiming that interest is the general manager of a private equity firm or hedge fund, and the carried interest is calculated as a percentage of the profits generated by the fund he manages. When the fund has a capital gain, the manager's percentage is treated as a gain to him, taxed like an ordinary capital gain on the sale of real estate or stock. Critics say this particular income source does not fit the correct definition of capital gain and should be taxed as wages.""
So, on my $4 million I pay $600,000 in taxes as opposed to $1.4 million. Good deal for me, right?!?!
I don't won't to question the efficacy of capital gains OR the taxing of them. I think it is clear the value these gains on the economy AND we can have an honest debate as to how much we should tax them. I get that and you should too.
However, I do think it is relatively clear the way these gains are treated for the purposes of compensating Hedge Fund managers is not in accordance with reasonable tax policy and interpretation. In other words, it is not "fair" in any sense of the word...
How does this relate to Mitt Romney? Throughout is career he has been on BOTH sides of the illustration above. Money he earned from the Hedge Fund/Private Equity Fund he operated (Bain Capital) was taxed at the lower rate and the money he himself save from his earnings that he invested is/was taxed at the lower rate as well. A double capital gains dipper, if you will...
What do you think? Tell me where I am right or am wrong.
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It takes a savvy manager to admit when there are deficiencies in your business – that it's not being run the way you would like it to be – and then to come to the realization that only one person can turn it around: You.
That is exactly what Mike Rice – owner of A-Throne, a portable restroom business based in Long Beach, Calif. – did in 1996, when he and his partner (his father, George) decided to get serious about revamping the image of their then-16-year-old company. They brought in new portable restroom units (and cycled out the old) and worked to get the company's drivers spiffed up and professional.
And voila! The changes worked. The company grew quickly, from about 500 restroom units in 1996 to about 4,000 today. But Rice's accomplishments come with a price.
Rice is challenged daily with an incessant onslaught of new startup or add-on businesses that undercut his prices, causing cost-conscious, ill-informed customers to jump ship. Often, those same customers return when the competing restroom operators fail or don't offer sufficient service. Rice has even coined a term for the frustrating phenomenon – "the passing parade" – and every day makes sure customers understand that a lower price isn't always a better price.
"Most people just don't understand the cost of doing business, and so being at this business for over 30 years now, I just call it 'the passing parade,'" Rice says. "There's easy entry into the business and we just always have people coming in and finding a way to lowball prices. They take the business away from you, and it's usually just a matter of time before they're out of business."
Rice recalls a car wash down the street that rented a portable restroom from A-Throne. A competitor came in and offered the manager a price that was below A-Throne's cost to supply and service the unit, so A-Throne gave up the account. Two vendors later, the manager of the car wash called back, saying her unit hadn't been serviced in nearly three weeks and that the company wouldn't return her calls.
"And that's 'the passing parade,' " Rice says. "It seems like when one goes, another one or two come back."
So what does an established company do to combat a constant turnstile of lowball competitors, lost business and then customers' eventual return?
It's not always possible to prevent customers from leaving, especially when they're leaving for a competitor's price at which your company wouldn't even break even. However, professionalism and a consistent, high-value experience are what A-Throne must practice and promote.
"We'll do anything for anyone, if it's profitable," Rice explains. "We're fortunate that in our area there are a lot of customers. Not all the customers are for us. Sometimes, we'd just rather have someone else lose money on these customers."
Knowing the cost of service is an essential business strategy, Rice explains. He stays on top of the issue in a few ways.
"Sometimes we'll take a particular special event or job and cost it out when it's over to see if we truly understand our costs," Rice says. "If it's not profitable – unless it's a special case – we're not going to do it."
There are generally two kinds of lowball companies that spring up, Rice says. It may be a driver who strikes out on his own after managing to put together the capital for a truck. Or it's the bigger outfits, who use portable restrooms as a loss leader in their service menu. Rice observes that the latter example has been less common in recent years.
"What most people don't understand when they start a business is that there are going to be problems, accidents and major breakdowns. It's not a question of if, it's a question of when," Rice says.
"To be in business, you need to make a profit or stay home," he adds.
Yet he admits that knowing if any given job – whether a special event or a construction customer – will be profitable is an inexact science; experience is a big help in that regard.
"From time to time when our competitors quote an absurdly low price, we will share with our customers what our labor cost is, including benefits, direct cost of service equipment, units and trucks, and our indirect expenses," Rice explains. "By doing this, it helps explain to the customer that, in reality, we're not overcharging."
Rice recommends using formulas available through Portable Sanitation Association International to help determine direct costs. "It is only through knowing their cost that they can determine the price to charge to guarantee profitability," he adds.
A-Throne does not hang its hat on rock-bottom prices. On the contrary, Rice says the company's pricing is on the higher end of the spectrum.
"We charge more than most of our competitors because we are supplying a superior product and service," Rice explains. Customers who appreciate and recognize those high levels of service are A-Throne's bread and butter.
Rice admits the economy has made the environment tougher, but he won't compromise on price. "We sell on the design of the unit, the ventilation, the designs of the tank, the air freshener. We just really push the value."
Rice shares an example: When Disneyland was building its California Adventure theme park, his company secured the business of one of the many contractors on site. Eventually, because the level of service required by Disney was so strict, all other contractors at the site hired A-Throne to supply and service their portable restrooms as well.
"In keeping the units clean, responding on time, taking care of graffiti, and just responding when they called," he explains how the company sought to stand out. "They were very demanding and we did just what they wanted at a profitable price. What that ended up doing was opening the door to a lot of the larger contractors, which helped us grow."
From the glass-is-half-full perspective, you have an established and successful business if there are a whole host of competitors biting your ankles with lowball prices. Now with 36 employees and thousands of restrooms (mainly from Satellite Industries), and also some units from NuConcepts, Rice recalls his own struggles during A-Throne's infancy.
"I can remember in the beginning, every single day was very stressful. There would be times I'd be delivering units on Sundays because we didn't have trucks and men to get the Monday deliveries done. And if there were days when there wasn't work, I worried how we were going to pay the bills. Over two or three years, I realized that this is how business cycles work."
Having run the company somewhat informally during its first few years, even sprinkling other jobs and ventures into the mix (including truck driving), Rice realized he was ready to make a change when the family sold the restaurant it owned and operated in 1996. He had attended a handful of annual PSAI conventions in the 1980s, but in 1996, he went to the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International and made contacts that convinced him to go to both shows.
"And I really started learning," Rice explains. "The PSAI was a lot about image – they're very image-conscious – and we kind of had an image problem. Our units were old and they weren't always cleaned the best."
Rice leaned heavily on PSAI for networking and advice, and even went on to become president of the association in 2004. "We got serious about doing things more professionally. The first thing we did was try to clean up our drivers. We put them in uniforms and got our units cleaned up and started replacing inventory with new units."
The company first automated its systems in 1989 with a DOS-based program call GMF. Later, the company updated recordkeeping through Clear Computing, which they still use today for billing, inventory, routing and reporting.
Beginning in 1998, they also bought new trucks and started replacing the entire fleet. In 2004, Rice's father, George, sold him his share of the business.
The fleet today includes 16 vacuum trucks (mostly Peterbilt, International, Kenworth, Ford and Isuzu) built out by Keith Huber, Inc., Coleman, FMI Truck Sales & Service and Satellite Industries. Those built by Coleman, FMI and Satellite have tanks from Progress VacTruck. The majority of the tanks are aluminum, with four stainless steel and two steel. Sizes range from the biggest, outfitted with a 3,500-gallon stainless steel tank, to one with a 100-gallon wastewater/25-gallon freshwater tank. All pumps are from Armstrong Equipment, Inc.
Three pickup trucks hold two or three portable restrooms. The company has six trailers, three from Carson Trailer and three from McKee Technologies, which carry 10 to 14 units apiece. Three flatbed trailers are used to haul fencing and carry 100 psi air compressors.
When the company started adding hand-sanitizer units to all of its restrooms, customers took notice. Construction customers appreciated the addition, word got out, and that helped to generate new customers. A-Throne's business is now 60 percent construction, 25 percent special events and 15 percent fence rental.
Reflecting on his long career in portable sanitation, what does Rice recommend for others in the industry? Know your cost of service like the back of your hand. Make sure you make a profit on your work, and that it's enough to cover unforeseen hiccups, such as breakdowns and accidents. Institute a price increase, if needed.
"In this economy it's tougher than ever," Rice adds. "But we're still not going to do it if it isn't profitable."


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Qatar Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) organised, through the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), special events on the occasion of the World Water Day, which falls on March 22.
The activities, which began on March 19, will continue until March 21 at Kahramaa Awareness Park. The events are being held under the slogan 'Water for All'. The events focus on highlighting water issues and the importance of providing water to all sectors of the society, so that no one is left behind, which is the theme of this year's World Water Day.
On the occasion, Kahramaa celebrates its keenness to achieve the sixth goal of sustainable water development to ensure safe water for all by 2030 and sustainable water management. This comes in line with the corporation's mission to provide sustainable and high-quality electricity and water for a better life in Qatar. The celebration included a number of activities to raise awareness about the importance of rationalisation and water efficiency to achieve sustainability, featuring a series of practical workshops such as water filtration methods and water recycling as well as painting and colouring, storytelling, among others.
The Kahramaa Awareness Park received a number of students from various educational stages (elementary, preparatory and secondary) as well as groups of government and private sector employees every day from 8am to 12 noon during the celebration days.
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Businesses will have to get a bill of clean health from the tax office before competing for federal government contracts from July 1 in a move designed to tackle the black economy and level the playing field for honest operators.
The policy was unveiled in March with the aim of reducing illegal supplier practices from companies that apply for government tenders, which were worth a combined $71 billion in the 2018 financial year.
"I think it means Australians are saying, 'we expect more, we expect good practice and we expect you to implement good business'," Australian small business and family enterprise ombudsman Kate Carnell says.
According to guidance from the Australian Taxation Office, all businesses contracting for Commonwealth projects worth $4 million or more and all first-tier subcontractors working on projects worth $4 million or more will need to apply for a Statement of Tax Record.
The record check will confirm that a company is up to date with registration requirements. To get a satisfactory record, a business cannot have debts of more than $10,000 unless they've entered into a payment plan with the Tax Office.
The policy was a recommendation from the black economy taskforce, which found poor supply chain practices could result in tax avoidance and that governments had a role in preventing this.
"By strengthening its procurement regime in this way, the immense purchasing power of the
Commonwealth would be harnessed to foster better tax behaviour," the 2017 black economy taskforce report found.
Businesses must have four years' worth of tax records in order to be issued a statement. If a foreign entity or new business wants to get the clearance, they will have to "meet additional conditions" including signing statements that they have no tax-related convictions.
The Australian Taxation Office says the policy is designed to increase public confidence in procurement.
"The black economy is estimated to be costing the community as much as $50 billion, which is approximately three percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is money that the community is missing out on for vital public services, like schools, welfare, roads, healthcare, and infrastructure," ATO assistant commissioner Peter Holt said in a statement.
I tend to think of this as the thin edge of the wedge... it can be extended to all sorts of things.John Jeffreys
Carnell believes the policy is a good first step for levelling the playing field but would like to see the checks expanded to look at other issues, including whether a company pays subcontractors on time or has outstanding payment issues.
"That would ensure that people who are contractors that got [government] contracts were paying their sub contractors in an appropriate time frame," she says.
Tax counsel for Tax and Super Australia, John Jeffreys, believes it's likely data matching and single-touch payroll technologies will make it possible for these tender checks to extend to looking at other areas of a business, including whether a company's superannuation payments are on time.
"I tend to think of this as the thin edge of the wedge... it can be extended to all sorts of things: including your superannuation, GST and fringe benefits tax filings," he says.
Treasury has been contacted for comment.
Emma reports on healthcare companies for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. She is based in Melbourne.


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Presenting: 'Arty Tardy'
This is my first children's book and the first in a series.
All the books have themes about children with special gifts and ways of looking at the world - some call them Special Needs Children, I hope everyone will see them for what they are: children with an exceptional outlook on life - one that we could learn a lot from.
All the stories are written in the child's voice and are aimed at any child and any adult who are not afraid of looking at the world from a different perspective.
My name is Tardy, to my friends that is. My family call me David. I am ten years old and I am never going to grow up. My favourite artist is Pablo Picasso (he's dead now) and he said: "All children are artists." My journal is actually painted all over the walls on various pieces of paper, so my story is a bit all over the place. Anyway, does it matter that the story's not in the right order?
The important thing is that I have a story to tell you…
16 September 2013
Little Pills of Comfort (I)
Surrounded by used tissues
head over a steaming bowl
Paracetamol or sipping Lemsip in a bid to rid this cold
I send you a purple pill
to block
the negativity of sneezes
a green one
for recovery
from your coughing fit diseases
a yellow one
for appetite
that taste buds will again bloom
and an orange one
to give the nerve
to leave your dark sick room
a red one
that will fire your power
and help you realise you're beautiful
despite your runny nose and streaming eyes
with all of this I send a cup of
lavender coloured dew
collected from the flowers that the garden spirit blessed especially for you.


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Istanbul New Airport: A soft opening to a new future
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Robots are taking over Singapore Airport in the near future.
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Heathrow Airport – the busiest day of the year
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Dubai International Airport claims the crown for serving highest number of international passengers for 2014
Dubai International Airport overtakes London Heathrow Airport by a margin of 1.1 million passengers to bag the highest passenger traffic for the year of 2014.
Scanners go on trial for testing carry-on liquids at airports across Europe
Security check points at Heathrow and 64 other major airports across Europe are now testing new state-of-the-art scanners for testing liquids.
Screening Measures being taken to Counter Ebola at UK Airports
Precautions against the deadly virus have now started as checking at UK airports are being thoroughly done especially to those passengers who are travelling from the affected areas.
Airport Operations getting affected from Hurricane Gonzalo
Remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo leave an impact across the western zone of UK.
Dubai Airports Group Announces plans to construct 'World's Biggest Airport'
Dubai rallies in progress with investment and development for the biggest airport of the world, both in terms of number of passengers and frequency of flights being operated over five new runways.


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Competition Law Reading Room
The Politics of Cartel Criminalisation: A Pessimistic View from Australia
Caron Beaton-Wells
[2008] University of Melbourne Law School Research Series 4
(2008) 29 European Competition Law Review
'A global movement towards a tougher stance against serious cartel conduct has seen several countries examine whether or not to criminalise this type of behaviour in recent years. This article argues that in both making the decision to criminalise and in implementing and enforcing a criminal cartel regime political support is essential. The article uses the Australian experience to make this point. It highlights delay, obfuscation and incoherence in the approach taken between 2003 and 2008 by the conservative Australian government to in deciding whether or not to criminalise serious cartel conduct to illustrate the consequences of weakness or ambivalence in political attitudes towards criminalisation'
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Accident Management Costs Rise 6.2 Percent in 2013
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Hubris Offensive to Millions
While in West Texas last week, I met an interesting judge. He was the county judge. He impressed me as a competent and intelligent man, a man of integrity. I asked: "How does it feel to be the county judge? That must feel great to achieve the position, because you are an important man to this area." His answer was elegant and pure. "I have to be humble. The more powerful your position, the more humble you should be."
The more powerful a man's position, the more humble he should be, to be a true leader.
That sentence rolled over in my mind repeatedly as I drove back home.
Then I realized something that is connected to his philosophy. That may be why it is less pleasant to watch the news these days. I just don't like the hubris, the prideful, self-centered arrogance of the man trying to run our government in Washington, D. C. Regardless of his politics, his pushy, prideful, self-centered style is offensive. He is a brash, the son of wealth from a New York millionaire. He is just as rude, angry and self-centered as the NY taxi drivers.
Person after person has said to me, "I don't watch the news anymore," or, "The news just upsets me these days." The nation seems to have been pushed to more conflict, hostility and violence of late. Why? People are normally pleased to be proud of their leaders. Your favorite leader may be a mayor who leads his city to hospitality, security, prosperity and cultural diversity. But he always maintains a quiet humility. Your leader of choice may be a governor who symbolizes the tradition, history, and culture of his state. A governor helps people to be proud of their state, and when he or she does or says something charming or intelligent, it seems that everyone in the state is enhanced. But a governor who is a true leader also maintains a dignified humility and honesty when dealing with people.
One of the most humble and honest men I have ever known was a banker in the Texas panhandle town of Tulia. He was a financial success. He was a good man with high morals. He would never lie or exaggerate truth. He was the most powerful person in his town. Yet, when he spoke to people, it was with a soft voice, a quiet, humble voice of strength. He told me,
"Humility empowers those you are with and they then empower you because of the respect you have given to them."
But when a ruler (note I didn't say leader) reflects hubris, he is diminished. His office is diminished. The people who elected him are diminished. The people who work for him are diminished. Perhaps that explains why there have been so many turnovers, resignations and firings on the White House staff. Perhaps it explains the lowest approval rating of any president in our lifetimes.
Hubris: "Excessive pride or self-confidence. Other: arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, pride, self-importance, egotism, pomposity, superciliousness, superiority."
The Ancient Greeks believed that kings were endangered by hubris. Hubris was an invitation from the goddess of vengeance called Nemesis.
Hubris seems to be demonstrated on the news in the USA daily. It is an embarrassment. It diminishes Americans. It ignores ethical norms; it enables decisions which hurt the poor; the sick, those who come from "different" socio-economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. It seems to "run over" people and is devoid of compassion. It insults political and religious opinions of others. Hubris does not tell the truth.
Unlike the leader who makes decisions to encourage, help, build up, protect, inspire, promote happiness and mutual respect, that purveyor of hubris makes decisions in ways that diminish people -- decisions that hurt schools, cities, families. Decisions that divide and create walls rather than accepting a philosophy that we are all humans. We as human beings have far more in common than we often realize.
When I was a child, I insulted a kid playing in our yard because he had an old bike. My dad said, "Son, we all get up in the mornings and put our trousers on the same way. Never be haughty with others. It makes you smaller." That kid was saddened, and I had to take steps to win back his friendship. He became my best friend and grew up to be a respected leader in his community. I learned that hubris was a harmful, destructive characteristic.
When we humbly, honestly, respectfully work together, cooperating as civilized peoples, we achieve far more peace and prosperity. I have visited, worked and consulted in many nations. I have found the wonder and beauty of people throughout the globe. Mark Twain said, "It is hard to be a bigot if you travel the world." People who travel the world learn it is foolish to judge others or be bigoted about other opinions, cultures or religions. World travel teaches us respect for diversity. It also teaches humility. I learned a "brotherhood of mankind" by traveling and meeting those "other people."
Holding hands and sharing mutual ideas and ideals will often lead to unity. It empowers creative construction, not divisive destruction.
My sixth book suggested that we are all "flowers facing the sun," and regardless of species, color or differences, we are all seeking to follow the light. Light being the enlightenment of understanding humanity and greater truths of how to try to live a life that brings good things to others.
There has been little "light" from the news and events coming out of our White House. No humility. Little respect for others. Only self-centered darkness of hubris. The hubris darkness has dulled the light. Ironic that it comes from a place we call the "White House" and a capital building that has a statue of a woman holding a flame of "light" atop it.
Hubris tends to divide, to suggest superiority, to cause suspicion and hostility. To create conflict.
I am thankful for that county judge, saying what he did. It gave me hope, that someday in the future we will learn as a people to elect leaders who can share "light" and demonstrate humility.
Wouldn't it be nice to see "decorum, class, respect, honesty and humility" from leaders on our newscasts!
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Mark – throughout human history – we've had 'spin' on everything. Whilst it's frustrating how people do not get their facts straight (and miss detail glaringly obvious to those more heavily involved in the nitty gritty of any endeavour) – it's also important that installations such as Rubens get in the public eye – however clumsily it may be done.
It's actually the industries responsibility to educate and inform and influence – rather than the media or politicians – the greater majority of whom (during my lifetime anyway) do not develop deep understanding of very much outside the operating realms of their careers.
You raise a good point though about two things. First – the importance of balance (a balanced approach) and second – longer-term thinking. Both of those need to be in the minds of people embarking on such ventures as these. Urban green infrastructure is an innovation. All innovations need balance and long-term investment. Right now – most of the western economic model favours efficiency investment – where capital is re-invested quicker and quicker to get a return for hungry investors.
It's out of balance
It's not long term thinking
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Roofworks included installation of sheet coverings and Waterproofing systems. We also cleared and painted guttering, drains and downpipes.
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In the two months after the law changed, the caseload at the Asian Law Caucus went from 80 to 180 clients. Centro Latino de San Francisco's citizenship class enrollment doubled to 175 students, and the nonprofit hurried to offer classes seven days a week instead of the normal three. At the International Institute's monthly naturalization workshops, attendance swelled to 200 -- more than triple its pre-welfare reform total.
To accelerate the naturalization process, Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) persuaded the INS to begin off-site testing at neighborhood churches, synagogues, and community centers last year. The INS has since held a dozen such sessions, where as many as 100 immigrants of a wide range of ethnicities have taken their citizenship tests in one day.
"We said to the INS, 'We will make this easier for you,' " explains JFCS's Anita Friedman. "We will organize among ourselves, and we will prepare our clients so they can pass tests and make it easier for the INS to naturalize larger numbers of people faster."
But preparing clients to take their tests is a huge and costly task in itself. Community organizations typically offer their programs for free, or at minimal cost, because the people they serve are very poor. And to date, the city's nonprofits have received little government money to help with the problem, aside from some minimal support from the state Department of Education for English as a Second Language classes.
Immigrant advocates are anxiously awaiting word on the city's application to the Emma Lazarus Fund, the $50 million grant billionaire George Soros set up to help legal immigrants become citizens.
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Don't Cross Me Dress
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To gain initial insight and understanding of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's particular style of work, we will view and discuss some illustrations of his architecture, furniture, textiles and lettering.
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Initial practise, working on a very short quotation of your choice, tidying up lettering and its spacing. (Please bring a piece of text of about 5 to 12 words. They could be appropriate to this period of late 19th to early 20th century, or not. It's your decision! If you wish to try and complete your piece today, be realistic with number of words.)
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June 2013 News
MTV, Sister Channels Launch Online Only Music Festival
MTV, along with sister channels CMT and VH-1, will air "Live Music Festival Day" on June 19th. The festival is online only and viewers will be able to choose which of the 50 artists they want to see. Kate Nash, Hanson, Gavin DeGraw, and Atlas Genius are just a few of the artists announced.
The live performances will take place at Viacom offices in Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles. Questlove will take part in a 24 hour drum-a-thon.
For more on this event, go here.
Jack White Saves Masonic Temple
On the day this Detroit landmark was to be foreclosed on, Jack White saved it.
The Detroit native paid $142,000 to save the Masonic Temple.
White's mother was an usher at the temple and he has played the venue nine times. Other acts such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and Rush have also played there.
The temple will be renamed The Jack White Theater.
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Apple's Streaming Service Coming Soon
Recently launched Google Play All Access will have some new competition. Apple's iRadio could be coming as soon as next week.
They have secured agreements with Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. Though with the latter, they have only secured recorded music rights (music publishing involves songwriting). Apple is also reportedly in talks with Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV (which handles publishing).
The streaming service is expected to be free and will incorporate iTunes by utilizing a "buy" button.
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With just over 2 weeks left here in this beautiful city, I wanted to share some things that I already know I am going to miss when I return to the U.S. and some things that I know I won't…
Things that I will miss:
- My host mom- Number one on my list because María Ángeles is the number one person I will miss when I leave Sevilla! She is so caring and kind, and just an adorable human being. I am eternally grateful for her kindness and hospitality during my time here in Sevilla. The first month or so I was here our meals were not very conversational- we talked about what happened during the day but that's really it. Now, however, almost every night everyone is sharing laughs about a story of something stupid I did or having a conversation about the world news. I also am really gonna miss her cute little smile that she flashes even when she doesn't say anything at all :')
- The food- It is so good! When I first arrived, I was expecting to feel sick of the food after the first few weeks, but that is 100% not true. The flavors are really not crazy and I really appreciate having home cooked meals every day. Luckily, my host mom has taught us a few recipes that I can bring back to the U.S. and attempt (key word is attempt) to make at home.
- The ability to travel not only the Sevilla and Spain, but also how easy it is to travel Europe! How many people can say they can pay less than $100 and be in another country experiencing a completely different culture? I feel so extremely grateful to have these opportunities. Being able to travel to different areas of Spain allows you to realize which aspects of Spanish culture are truly Spanish and which aspects are regional (the Andalucian accent or Spanish architecture, for example). Also, I love living in Sevilla because just when you think you've seen it all, you come across a cute new coffee shop or a historical building that you've never seen!
- My friends- I am so grateful for the opportunity to have met new friends during my time here and I am going to miss them so much when I leave! I have met people from all over the country… and the world! This is something new and cool to me because even though I met a lot of new friends when I first went to college, most of them are from the East Coast or NY like me and share similar experiences. Also how cool is it to be able to travel the world with your new best friends?
- The beauty and history of everything around me – Yes, the United States has beautiful sites and cool historical things, but the United States of America has been its own country for less than 300 years. Spain has so much history as a whole and Sevilla in particular does as well. For example, the University of Sevilla is older than the U.S. The Torre de Oro ("Gold Tower") next to the river that I pass every day on my way to school served as a defensive tower during the Muslim reign in the 10th century. The beautiful Gothic-style cathedral in the center of the city houses Christopher Columbus's remains (kinda gross, I know, but still really cool). These old, historical masterpieces throughout the entire city of Sevilla and country of Spain help give it its rich culture and provide it with eternal beauty. Definitely something I will miss when I leave.
- Walking everywhere- By walking 30 minutes, I can get pretty much anywhere in the city. My own two feet are my preferred method of transportation because I am able to stop and see things along the way, it is reliable, and also I know I am getting exercise even if I only leave the house once that day.
- Speaking Spanish- I am so happy to have the opportunity to speak and practice my Spanish with native speakers. I really feel like I have improved, and even if I haven't, I at least have gotten more comfortable speaking with natives. I am going to miss speaking Spanish once I go home especially because I will not be taking any Spanish classes at my college in the spring semester. Also, there are some small little phrases that I almost always say in Spanish, even when speaking in English on the phone with my mom, for example, that I want people to understand, but they will not once I go home.
- Siesta- 3 hours of the day dedicated to resting… what's not to miss about that…?
Some things I will not miss:
- Walking everywhere- As much as I love the ability to be able to go anywhere in Sevilla within a 30 minute walk, it can be really inconvenient. I love the neighborhood I live in (los Remedios), but most of the shopping and stuff like that is all in the city center, you guessed it, 30 minutes away. Our school? 20-25 minutes depending on how fast I'm walking, which is a nice way to wake up in the morning, but almost 2 hours of my day is spent walking back and forth to school. I will enjoy driving when I go back home.
- A lack of respect from other citizens- I mean this in a couple different ways (I couldn't quite think of how to phrase it lol). One way is being so obviously American and being judged for it. I sometimes don't even open my mouth and the waiter at the restaurant starts speaking to me in English. (At first I thought this was so weird, but I too now can spot the Americans walking down the road… still annoying nonetheless) Another way I mean this is when I am walking down the street behind someone (or a group of people) who is walking slow, they see me walking like 6 inches behind them, and still don't move over to let me pass. Similarly, when I am walking head on towards a person and one of us has to move…. it is always me! I mean like if I don't move they will walk right into me and not apologize. Okay and lastly the drivers… the streets in Seville are pretty narrow but most drivers don't care and will find a way to fit down there anyway, which often means almost hitting pedestrians by shoving them to the very side of the street. And don't even get me started on the motorcycle drivers, they don't look going around the corner, so you have to be EXTRA careful crossing the street. These are all very stupid and minor problems, but to me are very annoying.
- Siesta – Yes, I do love siesta, but it can be very inconvenient when all the stores close for 3 hours each day and on Sundays. The middle of the afternoon and Sundays are often times when I am looking for something to do, but unfortunately that can't be shopping because the stores are closed!
As you can see, the pros of living in Sevilla highly outweigh the cons and there are many more things I will miss when I leave. I know that the minute I leave I am going to start planning and saving every penny so I can visit this beautiful city again. I already miss Sevilla and I haven't even left yet!


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Ethiopia has great potential for the investment sector because of its favorable conditions, its fertility of land, mineral and forest resources, different climatic conditions, water resources are some of the factors that make Ethiopia desirable for investment. Despite these factors (resources), there are very few investment activities in the country. Taking Jimma Zone as a small part of the country also, there are poor investment activities despite the same favorable conditions as the general country . .-In this research stud~it has been tried to identify the causes for low investment activities ln Iimma Zone, and their consequence on the overall economic development in the area. Data were collected from different governmental and non governmental, public and private organizations, people being engaged in different investment activities in the area and unsuccessful investors. Questionnaire and i•n..t.erviews were used as the main methods of data collection t niques, and finally, the result of the data was investigated using different mechanisms such as ANOYA tables and the finding was compared and discussed with relevant literatures.


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Are you planning to visit Florida and have to come up with sight-seeing spots to check out? Or are you a local who looks for an entertaining activity for your forthcoming weekend?
Besides mainstream attractions, Florida features a good amount of hidden gems that are appealing to both tourists and locals.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL
The seekers of serenity should check out the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, located in Delray Beach. The tranquil oasis features a bonsai garden, Japanese tea parties, unique coffee shops and gift stores. Japan-inspired festivities are frequently on the agenda.
Falling Waters State Park
Head out to the Falling Waters State Park for exploration of one of Florida's tallest waterfalls. The water falls down 73 feet of limestone into the bed. The view is spectacular on BOTH sunny and rainy days.
Bob's River Place
If you like water adventures and need a break from the numerous fancy pools that Florida has to offer, go to Branfort FL where you can play in the water in a swimming hole which resembles an old times water park. Rope swings, waterwheel, floating docks and the ladder up tree all contribute for a fun and uplifting experience.
Historical Venetian Pool
If you want to experience an upscale, yet historical swimming pool adventure, check out this historic 1924 Venetian Pool, located in Coral Gables of Miami. The pool offers stone bridges, caves and mini-waterfalls. Open throughout the year.
Dry Tortugas
The Dry Tortugas
A cluster of a few islands, located around 70 miles of Key West, the Dry Tortugas provide picturesque surroundings with a feel of historical mystery. The area features unique bird and marine wildlife, and breath-taking legends of gold and pirates.


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|Multiple Generations of HEAVY FEATHER! Exceptional Gypsy Bloodlines.
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By Dr. Maxfield
Wednesday, 07 March 2018 04:28 PM
Current | Bio | Archive
Shingles continues to be a significant problem, and it is a disease that can recur even though you've had one episode of it. We've developed a vaccine to try to prevent shingles, but it has only been partially effective.
There is now some antiviral medications that do work, but for them to be effective, a patient has to be diagnosed within the first 48 to 72 hours and get started on that medication at that time.
One technique that I have used in the past is radiation therapy to treat the ganglia area of the nerve distribution that is showing the shingles rash. This to me has been very effective. But again, it works best if it's used in the early stages and is a dose of usually 150 per treatment, with a maximum of 3 treatments.
To find out information about the different ways of treating shingles, search on the Internet under "radiation" go to radiation therapy for shingles and then you can also look up the different treatments that are available for shingles.
You can also get information on natural ways of treating shingles, such as hydrogen peroxide on the affected area. Usually 3 percent ointment is available in stores.
There is also an amino acid nutrient, L-lysine that is reported to help in the treatment of shingles and is available from drug stores.
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Dark Ride Escape is a horror themed point and click, escape the room adventure game where you are trapped inside an abandoned ride at a local amusement park.
Now, you are left on your puzzle solving abilities and instincts to try an escape from this place filled with the undead. Are they real?
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Stevenage Borough Council elections 2018: Labour remain dominant after vote
PUBLISHED: 09:08 04 May 2018 | UPDATED: 12:43 04 May 2018
The Labour Party have remained dominant following the Stevenage Borough Council local elections – winning eight of the 13 seats contested yesterday.
Labour now have 26 seats on the council, while the Conservatives have nine and Liberal Democrats have four.
Although Labour retained control of the council – holding seven seats and gaining one from the Conservatives in Roebuck on the night – the party did have a net loss of one as their Old Town seat went to the Conservatives and Chells to the Lib Dems.
In the Old Town poll, Jody Hanafin beat Monika Cherney-Craw by just two votes to turn the seat from red to blue. The Conservatives' other two seats – Longmeadow, where Councillor Doug Bainbridge had defected from Labour, and Woodfield – were held.
Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland described the Old Town win as a "stunning victory".
As well as the gain in Chells through candidate Tom Wren, who told the Comet he was pleased with the result after a long and hard-fought campaign, the Lib Dems retained Manor.
Speaking to the Comet about her defeat in Chells, Labour's former mayor Pam Stuart said: "I'm disappointed and shocked. The only thing I can think is that because I have been mayor I haven't been able to do as much doorstep campaigning. I can't think what else it could be.
"Every year the Lib Dems work Chells very hard. We have fought them off, but that's the way they operate. It's too soon to say if I will stand again. I must admit it will be nice to get a life back."
Councillor Joan Lloyd kept hold of her seat in the Bandley Hill ward, a seat she has remained in for 42 years, and council leader Sharon Taylor also held her seat for Symonds Green.
Of Labour's gain in Roebuck, winning candidate Sarah-Jane Potter said: "I'm very happy. I was quite shocked but I have worked hard to speak to as many people as possible.
"This is my first time standing as a councillor. I have always been involved in politics and decided now is the right time to stand myself.
"I'm really hoping to make a difference in Roebuck. I have so much enthusiasm and I'm so grateful to those who voted for me."
The average turnout of voters across Stevenage was 34.6 per cent.
Bandley Hill:
Andrew Anderson, Lib Dems – 143
Nicholas Foster, Con – 715
Joan Lloyd, Lab – 772 (ELECTED)
Turnout: 32.01 per cent
Michelle Frith, Con – 506
Lizzy Kelly, Lab – 1,001 (ELECTED)
Victoria Snelling, Green – 151
Turnout: 31.35 per cent
Mayor Pam Stuart, Lab – 562
Tom Wren, Lib Dems – 796 (ELECTED)
Matthew Wyatt, Con – 360
Turnout: 34.65 per cent
Doug Bainbridge, Con – 789 (ELECTED)
Stephen Booth, Lib Dems – 185
David Wood, Lab – 665
Turnout: 36.31 per cent
Matthew Clarke, Con – 400
David Martin, Lab – 370
Andy McGuinness, Lib Dems – 1,196 (ELECTED)
Turnout: 39.27 per cent
Martins Wood:
Joseph Barnes, Con – 518
Jill Brinkworth, Lib Dems – 382
Lloyd Briscoe, Lab – 639 (ELECTED)
Turnout: 33.48 per cent
Old Town:
Monika Cherney-Craw, Lab – 1,010
Jody Hanafin, Con – 1,012 (ELECTED)
Mason Humberstone, Lib Dems – 149
Elizabeth Sturges, Green – 194
Turnout: 37.65 per cent
Pin Green:
Charlie Laing, Con – 579
Vicky Lovelace, Green – 184
Lin Martin-Haugh, Lab – 811 (ELECTED)
Turnout: 32.89 per cent
Nigel Bye, Lib Dem – 113
Alex Farquharson, Con – 706
Sarah-Jane Potter, Lab – 842 (ELECTED)
Martin Malocco, Green – 90
Turnout: 34.23 per cent
Paul Barber, Lib Dems – 68
Rob Broom, Lab – 727 (ELECTED)
Michael Hearn, Con – 482
Michael Malocco, Green – 84
Turnout: 29.79 per cent
St Nicholas:
Sandra Barr, Lab – 951 (ELECTED)
Naomi Collins, Green – 96
Matthew Snell, Lib Dems – 96
Amanda Tandi, Con – 690
Turnout: 34.87 per cent
Symonds Green:
Clive Hearmon, Lib Dems – 89
Sharon Taylor, Lab – 847 (ELECTED)
Richard Warr, Green – 81
Alex Young, Con – 602
Turnout: 36.36 per cent
Phil Bibby, Con – 835 (ELECTED)
Neil Brinkworth, Lib Dems – 170
Irfan Javed, Lab – 543
Turnout: 36.37 per cent
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October 1, 2020
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The world on a plate served with hand-crafted style and wit by Clay Conley, a Maine lad who's cooked from Tokyo to Azul and more in between. Look for sashimi, wood-fired pizza and squid ink orecchiette. He's also behind rustic Italian Grato and exquisite Imoto, both in Palm Beach.


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Why Wear Orthotics? There are 3 arches of the foot: media, lateral and transverse (inside, outside and across). Most generic orthotics only support the medial arch. As we age and continue to put weight on our feet, the ligaments in the arches are prone to stretching and flattening out. This loss of arch support can … Continue reading Why Wear Orthotics?
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Simon G. Halo Three Stone Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Simon G. Three Stone Diamond & Blue Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring Featuring 0.23 Carat Round Diamonds 0.62 Carats Tapered Baguette Blue Sapphires with Milgrain Detailing
- Delivery takes 2-3 weeks for Simon G. to create and will ship immediately after completion. Rush delivery available depending on style and upon request. Item can be viewed upon request under no obligation to buy prior to purchasing
- Center stone & wedding band sold separately
- Ring can be made to accommodate any size or shape diamond, moissanite or gemstone. Shown with a 1.00 carat round center stone (approx 6.5mm)
- Available in 18K white, rose or yellow gold and platinum. Alternate two-tone, three tone and all one color metal options available
- Includes ring box and jewelry appraisal
- Ships fully insured to point of delivery
- All orders placed out of NY state (ordered by an out of state resident) are tax free


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Repair kit Peru Models
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Vinyl repair kit for Peruvian Model Liquid Shredder boards.
Repairs the Vinyl skin of Peruvian Model Liquid Shredder boards only (Element, HD, SUPs, Suntech). Used to fix holes, rips, tears in the vinyl skin. Repair kit Peru Models contains pre-cut graphic patches and you select additional vinyl material color at on the drop-down menu.
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Chinese food — broadly conceived — was among the first foreign cuisines to be adapted to the tastes of the American dining public. But in Pittsburgh, anyway, its sophistication has lagged behind the cuisines of other nations which have gained popularity more recently; while local restaurants now explore the regional cooking of Italy, India and several other European and Asian countries, Chinese restaurants have remained largely stuck in tired reruns of kung pao chicken and beef in brown sauce.
But now, an exciting development stands to revive the local Chinese-food scene: the arrival of hand-pulled noodles. Not only are these tender yet robust noodles themselves superior to any that come in a package, but they also seem to inspire dishes of an equally fresh and delicious nature.
Jade Grille, situated in a former bank (complete with an intimate little dining room in the vault) along Mount Lebanon's Washington Road, is not primarily a noodle house. But the promise of fresh noodles hastened our desire to visit. Other sections of the menu intrigued us, too, such as the open-flame skewers. These were not big kebabs, but diminutive twigs of bamboo holding together just a few carefully considered morsels. With sushi and stir-fries comprising the remainder of Jade Grille's offerings, we wondered which items were the specialties of the kitchen, and which — if any — might be subject to the rote production of the familiar.
Our appetizer course suggested a well-rounded kitchen at the top of its game. Modestly named "steamed dumplings" were, in fact, highly esteemed soup dumplings. These dim-sum treats, brought to the table in their bamboo steaming basket, each contained a succulent meatball enveloped in a rich burst of its own broth. The velvety wrappers contributed both to the dumplings' varied texture and harmonious flavor.
Sichuan dumplings, bathed in deep-vermilion chili sauce, were an altogether different experience, but just as delicious in their slippery, spicy savoriness. Dan dan noodles, a common street food only recently appearing on local menus, put Jade Grille's fresh hand-pulled noodles center stage, augmented with chili oil, crisped bits of pork and bright scallions.
Then came our skewer of three quail eggs wrapped in bacon. Bacon and eggs, that classic American big-breakfast combo, was here transformed into an exquisite delicacy. The hard-boiled eggs, each a modest mouthful, remained tender, with slightly creamy yolks, thanks to the protection of the bacon, while each small segment of pork retained its meaty chew despite edges crisped delectably over the flame.
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The sushi list was long on maki but short on nigiri and sashimi; we ordered an assorted nigiri platter whose components weren't specified on the menu. The reason for both of these factors is an excellent one: Beyond staples like tuna and salmon, the sushi bar stocks only small amounts of whichever fresh fish is available that day. The assortment was thus comprised of a complete sampling of the day's offerings, which during our visit included red snapper, yellowtail, fatty salmon and succulent, slightly fishy (it's supposed to be) mackerel. All were excellent.
For a cooked entrée, Angelique was curious about the "cumin style" stir-fry, which the menu described in one inscrutable sentence. Did it have a sauce? Our server wasn't sure, so, as is standard in this situation, she returned to the kitchen to ask. We were impressed when the chef himself came to our table to address our question. The cumin-style lamb turned out to be marinated and dry-rubbed with a cumin spice mixture, then stir-fried with coarsely cut onions, peppers (chili and bell) and tomatoes. The meat was meltingly tender and the flavors of this dish wonderfully warm and assertively spicy.
Jason returned to the allure of hand-pulled noodles with his order of beef lo mein. It had great texture and tasty beef, but the flavor was a bit lacking in high notes; a splash of black vinegar would have been welcome. The house fried-rice dish was a surprising amalgam of shrimp, scallops, pineapple and raisins that really worked, thanks in large part to seafood that was plump and sweet and rice that was firm and not at all greasy.
Less than two months after opening, Jade Grille immediately takes a place among the upper echelon of Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh. It hews to an organic-local-sustainable ethos, and is priced accordingly. But for Chinese dining that is fresh (in both quality and approach) and refined, Jade Grille is worth it.