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Brunch at Wakefield's Chez Eric
Jessey is a writer, digital communications strategist, and the founder of Local Tourist Ottawa.
So, we've already written about the wonderful little restaurant Chez Eric, located in nearby Wakefield, but I hadn't actually been there until this weekend.
Sure, LTO co-founder Amy talks about this cute little spot…a lot…but it wasn't only her review that led me to Wakefield this weekend, it was actually a great little write-up in re:Porter on how to spend a full-day in Wakefield.
Yes, I know that is an airline in-flight magazine, but it's almost always a great read.
On Chez Eric, the author wrote:
"Here, the eponymous chef is not Eric but rather Che. A tall, chatty gent, Che Chartrand came up through Ottawa's Beckta and Chelsea's Les Fougères, but he raised some eyebrows six years ago when he took over Chez Eric and transformed the local coffee house into a fine-dining bistro. But the locals were quickly won over by Chartrand's commitment to inventive Québécois cooking and top-quality local and sustainable ingredients, many of which are grown in his own garden."
What I liked about Chez Eric, is that when I called to make a reservation they asked about allergies – and without hesitation the chef made a wonderful custom bowl for a friend of mine who is currently on a very restrictive diet.
I had a beautiful breakfast sandwich:
And then the hungrier of the group (namely, the dudes) had the MAD Stacker:
In the end, we only really scratched the surface of Wakefield; after breakfast we went for a spontaneous swim in the river, before returning back to Ottawa for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Just 30 minutes away from my house, I think I'll be heading to Wakefield a lot more often.
What's your favourite spot in Wakefield?


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The first dress into my basket was this pretty seagull print one. I love that they all have super names; this one is called the Rock n Rollers dress. I really like the bow detail to the bodice and the wide straps and I'm in awe of the bias binding skills these people have..!
I couldn't wait to wear it teamed with my Irregular Choice Beach Trip heels - apparently I look like a sailor. (Is that a good thing?).
I had such a lovely weekend, totally filled to the brim with nice things such as cycling into town, watching Populaire at the cute cinema in town, eating sandwiches overlooking the park in all it's flowery glory, digging up my first new potatoes of the year, and laughing until we with my best friend in the car on the way to a lovely vintage fair. All good. I just wanted to make a little list because I realise that lately I seem to spend a lot more time complaining than remembering the good things.

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Media mogul Ted Turner in his latest interview talks about how Terrorist are patriots and how the myth of global warming is the biggest threat to our time. It is no wonder why CNN, Time magazine and other Turner productions have such an anti-American bias. This shows the link between lefties and Islamist Jihadis.
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People start boxing training or other martial arts like MMA like focusing on the punches and neglecting defense skills like boxing guard techniques or footwork. And, that is a huge mistake since boxing is more about defense than offense.
I have just found a handy guide from sneakpunch.com from which we can learn the top 5 guards. By using these techniques, you can not only protect yourself from incoming punches but also get into a position from which you can throw your hits more efficiently.
Apparently, you should not stick to one type of boxing guard since your opponent will learn it, and it is going to be your weak point. So, switch your styles to keep your opponent guessing.
Tip: If you cannot train with someone, include these guards when you do shadow boxing or heavy bag workouts. Imagine as if you were fighting with a real opponent or sparring with someone.
Now check out the following guide to learn the basics. Under the image, I added videos to learn these techniques.
Boxing Guard Tutorials
1. Basic guard
This is the most important one you have to learn first. This position is perfect for protection as well as throwing punches. For maximum defense keep your chin down but fix your eyes on your opponent. (Do not look down!)
2. Low hand guard
This rather relaxed position is excellent to throw jabs, but your hand must be swift. Since your arm is down on one side, your head is unprotected so you must be careful with it.
3. Boxing high guard
With the help of the high guard defense you can walk down your opponent and protect your head totally, but your body becomes unprotected, so you must quickly lower your elbows in case he wants to attack your stomach. Also, do not keep your elbows and gloves too close to each other since you cannot see your opponent.
4. Philly Shell
This is an advanced guard that requires a lot of practice, but very useful. With the help of your shoulder, you can protect your head, while with the arm in front of your torso, your body.
5. Sit Down or boxing low guard
This is an excellent defense technique to get under the hooks and straight attacks. Keep your knees relaxed to bend quickly and do not take off your eyes from your opponent.
To sum up
The best is if you practice all the boxing guard styles above so that you will have a weapon for any fighter, and you can keep him guessing constantly.


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Graco Recall Expanded to 4.2 Million Car Seats
Child-safety-seat manufacturer Graco is expanding its earlier recall of 3.8 million child-safety seats to include approximately 403,000 more seats, bringing the total number affected by the recall to around 4.2 million, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Graco Recalls Nearly 3.8 Million Child-Safety Seats
At issue is a sticky harness buckle. If food and dried liquids become trapped in the buckle, it can become difficult to unlatch, which poses a safety risk in the event of an emergency exit from the vehicle. The original recall affected harnessed boosters and convertible child-safety seats and the expansion includes more convertibles: certain model-year 2006-2014 versions of the Argos 70 Elite, Ready Ride, Step 2, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, My Size 70, Head Wise 70 with Safety Surround, Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Plus and Smart Seat with Safety Surround.
Some parents may be wondering why Graco's infant seats, with their similar harness buckle, aren't affected. "Graco SnugRide infant car seats are excluded from this recall because they are uniquely designed to detach from their base for quick release if needed," the company said in a statement.
The manufacturer is sending affected owners buckle repair kits and has stated that consumers can continue using their child-safety seats until the kit arrives. Versions of the seats that are equipped with a square red harness release button already have the new buckle (photo above).
"Graco would like to stress this does not in any way affect the performance of the car seat or the effectiveness of the buckle to restrain the child," the company said in a statement. It also offers the following tips for the cleaning and care of the harness buckles:
- To clean your buckle, turn the restraint over and push the retainer through the harness strap slot. Place the buckle in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle, pressing the red button several times while it is in the water.
- Do not submerge the harness webbing and do not use soaps or lubricants, only rinse the harness buckle with warm water.
- Shake out the excess water and allow the harness buckle to air dry.
- Reattach the harness buckle into the same slot and recheck the harness for correct installation according to the car seat manual before use.
Concerned consumers can call Graco at 800-345-4109 for more information. To make sure you're contacted about recalls, register your car seat.
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Let us find out what causes of lips peeling after eating! Lips dry and peeled off is one of the problems commonly experienced by women and men. This event will cause an uncomfortable feeling because the lips will sting and hurt. To treat it surely you must know what the causes of that problem. The following is the explanation about causes of lips peeling after eating:
– Drastic weather change
This certainly will disrupt the moisture of your lips, so that the lips become dry, cracked up to peeled off. In these circumstances, the use of lip balm probably will not help much. Therefore you should seek the treatment from the outside as well as from inside.
– The lack of Vitamin C
This is right that one of the causes of lips peeling after eating is the lack of vitamin C. Every day we need 50mg of vitamin C. By eating a variety of fruits and vegetables each day, it will meet the needs of our vitamins and minerals.
– The nutrients are not enough
When the body is less the nutrients from fruits and vegetables, the skin will become dull, as well as the lips will also blackened, dry, chapped or even causes of lips peeling after eating.
– The lack of water in the body
By drinking water enough, it will keep the moisture of your lips. This is because the water will restore the lost of body fluids that caused by the air which too hot, too dry or too cold.
– Wet the lips frequently
You may have not known that wet the lips with the saliva did not make them moist. When lips is dry, the easiest way to moist it is by wetting the lips with saliva. This method is able to restore the moisture in a short time but keep in mind that the saliva also contains acid that serves to soften the food. The dry lips that frequently exposed to the acid, it can cause damage to the skin of the lips. So this habit will make the lips dry easily and also causes of lips peeling after eating.
– The usage of lipstick
The use of poor-quality lipstick can cause blackish lips, dry, chapped up to peeled off. It would be worse if the lipstick is not cleaned and allowed to accumulate continuously. Therefore, you should clean up all the makeup that is still attached to the skin, (including lips skin) with a makeup remover after you have activities or before bedtime.


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It's all very well having the kit but as we've mentioned elsewhere on this site the key to working out is getting the right technique. Failing to get the correct technique could well lead to injury so we've provided a few pages of exercises to target different areas of the body and utilising different bits of equipment.
If you are new to exercise or weight lifting, we would always recommend that you consult with a qualified personal trainer initially to ensure your technique is sound. If you start to feel any pain during any exercise stop immediately. Whilst exercising with weights should be challenging it should never cause pain.
If you are trying an exercise for the first time, start with a light weight until you are happy you have the technique. Once your style is sound, then you can increase the weight, but never increase the weight so much that it compromises your form.
If you are happy to work down the list of body parts that's fine but you may want to combine them to create a more complementary workout. Here is one way you could combine the workouts over a 4 session week:
Legs and Triceps
Chest and Abs
Bicep and Shoulders
Back and Abs
A few tips to remember:
- Never lock out your joints. Keep elbows and knees soft, even of the exercise calls for straights arms or legs.
- Remember to breathe. A good rule is to breathe in for the first part of the exercise and breathe out as your return to the starting position.
- Whenever you can, engage your core. This will not only keep your body fixed and firm but also work your abdominals, which is never a bad thing.
- If an exercise calls for sitting, try using a ball as this will instantly engage your core and leg muscles and increase the difficulty of the exercise.
- Keep hydrated. Your body needs fluids to function. If you are someone that sweats a lot during exercise, try an isotonic drink which is more easily absorbed into the body.
- Never continue an exercise if it hurts. Muscle will start to ache as your work them but pain is never good. Maybe try a lighter weight but if your body is still not happy stop the exercise.
- If you can't manage the number of reps suggested that's absolutely fine. Just do the number your can manage without compromising your form and aim to improve on that over the weeks to come.
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Arts Listings
'In My Corner' at New Black Box Theater
A man dances salsa in silhouette, then bobs and weaves like a fighter in the ring, backed by a tight piano trio. Lights up; Joe Orrach turns and tells us, "When I was 17, I signed a contract with the U.S. Air Force for the next four years of my life. After three, they decided they had enough. I could've told them that after a week!"
Joe proceeds to show us what "enough" means over the next hour or so, as he dances, feints and jabs, complains and exults, talks to us about and just plain shows his early days, relentlessly, with passion and humor in his solo act, In My Corner.
The show runs for another weekend at the new Black Box Theatre, Oakland School for the Arts' new stage in the uptown Fox Theatre complex on 19th Avenue, just off Telegraph.
Solo shows, autobiographical solo shows—ethnic identity autobiographic solo shows—have become a staple, even a cliché in American performance. But Joe Orrach shows what it is to be Puerto Rican-Italian, from the Bronx transplanted to Long Island, with such engagement—and so many arrows in his quiver, strings to his bow—that he has us reacting to his very synapses as they fire nervous impulses. To tell is to instantly re-enact, to re-experience a life.
Constantly changing tempo, breaking up the rhythm, telling us one thing as he does something else in counterpoint, Joe puts it across by bringing us into his activity, even as he's describing it. Not illustrating one by the other, but setting a whole series of acts in motion by a recited fact or image. An image itself has been defined as a complex, and In My Corner. compounds those complexities into what would be merely a tour-de-force if it weren't so close to the bone, yet higher than a kite. It's truly a show, continuous entertainment, its infectious spirit telegraphed by the rapture of the performer.
All the perceptions and sensitivities are there, from memory, brought alive with relish: the family scene, the food, his parents dancing—and when he's praised for winning a twist contest, his father demurring, "His timing's off. Watch me and my wife. Please," as they writhe to Tito Puente.
Joe's characterization of his father colors the show as much as his own impulsive delivery: his father teaching him how to shave, and talking about romance and marital disappointment, breaking into a rendition of "Besame Mucho." Or putting up a speedbag in the basement (there's one in a rollaround frame onstage) and teaching his boys boxing ("My father didn't have much patience; in fact, he had no patience at all."). Or shouting out instructions and imprecations to the P.R. boxer on TV, losing to Ballentine Ale by a knockdown. Or confronting the coach at school for punishing Joe for a misdemeanor while letting his non-Puerto Rican accomplices off easy—and beating the system.
In My Corner. takes us up through Joe's initiation into The Sweet Science—though opening the metal doors into the gym, he falls backwards at the stench—and a gripping first bout, after which he's almost assassinated, thought to be "a whitey from Long Island." It tails off with disappointment, estrangement even, until he changes his shoes, learning "so that's how you do it!"—with a sensational tap routine to salsa, that burns on into curtain call and an encore.
It's a great solo show, with a great performer giving his all. And, like anything else, a few others have been crucial: Joe's co-writer, Lizbeth Hasse; his director and dynamic lighting designer, the ubiquitous Jim Cave (of Laney College as well as everywhere else); and three tremendous musicians: pianist and music director Matthew Clark, drummer Micha Noor Patri and bassist Eugene Warren.
8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) through Saturday, and 7 p.m. Sunday at the New Black Box Theatre, Oakland School of the Arts (in the Fox Theatre building), 531 19th St. at Telegraph, Oakland. $28 ($10 student discount), benefit for the school. (415) 433-4380. www.joeorrach.com.


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A Story of Courage & Survival
"Will and I feel an obligation to all those men that we lost that day," says Port Authority Police Dept. Sgt. John McLoughlin. "Through us, we're able to get the story out of all those men that sacrificed themselves that day. There is no doubt in my mind that the filmmakers wanted to show honor and respect to those who perished too."
"John and me, we're down-to-earth people, we're just regular American families," says Jimeno, "but a lot of regular Americans were doing the best they could that day. I am very honored to represent that."
The motion picture based on their experiences, "World Trade Center," is directed by three-time Academy Award®-winner Oliver Stone, who says that from the moment he read Andrea Berloff's screenplay, he knew this was a story that he wanted to tell.


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So you want to build an mobile apps like we do? Sure, why not. But.. how? Let us list some places that we can learn to start, keep going, and always up to date to the latest development trends. Here we go.
iOS powers Apple manufactured mobile devices such iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. And it has strong connection to watchOS, tvOS and not forgotten the grandfather OS X. iOS apps is build with a software called Xcode. The programming language used are Objective-C (matured language, being used by early deverlopers, old tus maybe) and Swift (newer, modern, safer, has playground, latest coolest tuts avalaible).
If you are completely new to this world, try to pick-up Swift first. It's kind of cool.
Android is on any kind of smartphones, tablets and setup boxes. Android is the most popular mobile OS in the world, With the OS getting slicker, faster, no lag and so forth. Thanks to the overpower hardware. And great things is Android has its special software development tool called Android Studio, and we kind of like it. It uses Java programming language to code the app.
Material Design Get Started
Web technology is a bridging part for both iOS and Android, and other platforms. When you create a contents, I preferably to use web (or some call it HTML) to build them. So the content can be shared for most of the platforms.


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Most people don't know this, but the use of hammocks for rest and relaxation dates back thousands of years. When you're in one your cares just seem to melt away and you begin to view the world a little differently. Somehow, that sunset, garden or beach scene takes on the appearance of something straight out of a postcard. Maybe it's just because you're in the moment. Whatever it is, if you want more moments like these here are six really simple hammock care tips to extend the life of a hammock and add years of enjoyment.
Hammock Care
This first hammock care tip may seem pretty obvious, but many people don't take the time to do it. When you're not using your hammock roll it up and store it someplace dry and shaded. Sun, rain and intense heat beating down on it day in and day out can lead to fading of colors and the eventual breakdown of fibers often caused by dry or wet rot. If taking it in seems like too much effort, then you should consider getting a hammock made of weatherproof HamacTex®. Soft to the touch, it's UV-resistant and water-repellent, allowing it to keep its functionality and radiant colors in tact.
Rope Treatment
While LA SIESTA's rope hammocks are already weatherproof, many brands aren't. If you've got one that isn't, you might want to think about treating it. Rope care products can be found for both synthetic and natural ropes. There are different methods for applying them, but it's the same concept: protect the fibers and lengthen the life of the product. Applications help rope to repel water, maintain strength and reduce weight gain. Some people use mineral oil and others prefer beeswax. There are combination pastes available. If you opt for rope conditioning as an approach to hammock care, be sure and know what type of rope you're working with and follow the instructions carefully.
Fabric Sprays
There are a number of sprays consumers can purchase for the purpose of protecting fabrics exposed to the weather. These products can aid in repelling water, liquids and stains and lessen the effects of UV rays that cause fading and wear. Scotchgard, which has been around forever, has a whole line of products with these goals in mind, and fabric SPF sprays are everywhere now. Online sale sources such as Amazon have made it easier than ever to check customer satisfaction ratings in connection to nearly any brand, which makes the process of choosing one a whole lot simpler.
Conditioning Hammock Components
Hammock care for wood spreader bars includes conditioning the wood with a penetrating oil at the beginning and end of every season to help repel water and protect it from the elements. Before end-of-season conditioning, clean the wood with warm, soapy water and allow it to air dry first. Even if your hammock is made of some sort of material, chances are the ends are rope that can be conditioned as well. All hammock hardware (connected to your hammock or hardware it's connecting to) should be checked regularly for damage, wear and rust. Replace when necessary.
Off Season Storage
For hammock owners who live in areas that have an end to hammock season, storing them for the winter is necessary. Before you bundle yours up and stow it, it's a good idea to thoroughly clean it first, allow it to air dry completely and then roll it up and store it in plastic to keep it pest and vermin free. This will help keep critters from making an inviting nest out of it or its materials. LA SIESTA's hammocks are made of yarn from cottons, parachute silk or polypropylene-based fibers, all of which can be hand or machine-washed (on the delicate cycle), depending on their construction.
As with all products, follow the manufacturer's specific guidelines for the care and usage of your particular hammock. It doesn't matter whether you're on your fifth or your first, it pays to take care of them.There are many ways to sit in a hammock. How many of them do you know?


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Dorset Search & Rescue are always looking for volunteers to join our ranks in both operational & non-operational roles. To be a searcher you need to be able to walk 5 miles in 2 hours & be available for callouts whenever possible.
For those who don't feel that searching is for them, we are always looking for fundraisers & recruiters to assist us to grow
If you are interested then please download our information leaflet to learn more:
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Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Ontario, Canada, originally under the name Groundswell. After a breakup in late 1995, the band regrouped in 1997 under its current name with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. In 2003, Barry Stock was recruited as the band's lead guitarist.
Three Days Grace's music has been labeled in a variety of ways. Their music has been considered primarily alternative metal and post-grunge, but also hard rock, alternative rock, and even nu metal. Their self-titled album mostly uses the sounds of alternative metal and post-grunge, and despite having no hip hop influences, it has a small influence from nu metal with its downtuned guitar riffs, lack of solos, and slightly more grunge influence. However, on their second album One-X, the band added a few guitar solos and a new, more melodic sound. On their third album Life Starts Now, the band experimented with poppier sounds as shown in "Lost in You" and "World So Cold". On Transit of Venus, the band added a few electronic influences.
Three Days Grace has released four studio albums, each at three-year intervals: Three Days Grace in 2003, One-X in 2006, Life Starts Now in 2009, and Transit of Venus in 2012, with a fifth album planned for a 2015 release. The first three albums have been RIAA certified platinum, platinum, and gold, respectively, in the United States, whereas in Canada they have been certified by Music Canada as platinum, double platinum, and platinum, respectively. The band have a string of number one songs on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts.
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The following form allows you to view linux man pages.
#include <unistd.h>
int pause(void);
pause() causes the calling process (or thread) to sleep until a signal
is delivered that either terminates the process or causes the invoca-
tion of a signal-catching function.
pause() returns only when a signal was caught and the signal-catching
function returned. In this case pause() returns -1, and errno is set
to EINTR.
EINTR a signal was caught and the signal-catching function returned.
SVr4, 4.3BSD, POSIX.1-2001.
kill(2), select(2), signal(2), sigsuspend(2)
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We have been moved to the Upper Hall B room for Monday's meeting. It's one room past our normal meeting place at the Kanata Recreation Complex.
There will be signage directing you to the right location.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Feb 27 Meeting - Sashiko Quilting
Next meeting will feature a interactive talk on Sashiko quilting by Debby Soll.
Debby will be selling kits for $6 each which includes fabric with printed design, needle and thread
- Kits will be available at the sign-in table - first come basis
- Please bring $6 cash (exact change) for the kits
- It is not mandatory to purchase a kit - Feel free to bring your own supplies or just watch
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Five Cocktails to Celebrate the Holidays
We asked five of Canada's top bartenders to share with us their favourite drink to enjoy this holiday season.
The Dominion (Canada's Next Great Cocktail)
Developed by Katherine Boushel, of the Atwater Cocktail Club, Montreal
Photo: John Cullen
"Spending time with loved ones and savouring special moments together were at the core of the Dominion's inspiration. Its versatility allows for the use of seasonal products, such as cranberry or partridge-berry jam, and by using rosemary, the cocktail will fit nicely with many more festive dishes."
1½ oz Lot No 40 Canadian rye whisky
¾ oz ginger, sliced into rounds
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz McGuinness or Meaghers cherry brandy
1 tbsp blackcurrant jam
Sparkling apple cider
Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Pinch of sea salt
Directions: Muddle the ginger in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, lemon juice, salt, cherry brandy, whisky, jam and a sprig of rosemary. Shake. Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with cider. Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary.
Pablo Nuevo
Developed by Kaitlyn Stewart, of Royal Dinette, Vancouver
"This cocktail tastes like winter in a glass. It's got the smell of burnt sugar and cinnamon right on the nose, followed by the warming flavours of rum and pear together. The egg whites make it creamy and decadent, perfect to cozy up with beside a roaring fire."
1½ oz Zacapa rum
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz pear sake
½ oz cinnamon syrup
1 egg white
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
1 cinnamon stick, for garnish
Directions: Dry-shake the ingredients, without ice, so that the egg whites froth. Add ice and fine-strain into a coupe glass. Dust the top of the cocktail with cinnamon sugar, and melt the sugar with a torch just before serving. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Marconi #3
Developed by Molly Superfine-Rivera, of Marconi, Montreal
Photo: Isa Tousignant
"I like offering a lower-alcohol cocktail for the holidays, because people love to drink lots this time of year, and this way they can and still feel good. The Marconi series is all based on sherry, because I have a passion for it and want to expose people to it. This one is warming and nutty – it's what I drink after my shift."
1½ oz Tío Pepe Extra Dry Fino sherry
¾ oz Punt e Mes
¾ oz Lustau vermouth
1 dash walnut bitters
Grapefruit zest
Star anise, for garnish
Directions: Stir all ingredients vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass. Express the oils of a grapefruit zest overtop, discard the zest. Garnish with star anise.
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The Snow Thrower
Developed by Alana Nogueda, of Shameful Tiki Room, Toronto
"I was inspired by a classic cocktail called the Fog Cutter for this one, but I called it the Snow Thrower because this is Canada, after all. The Fog Cutter is a very summery tiki cocktail, so I wanted to do a wintry version. Instead of orange juice I went with the apple cider, then added cinnamon, allspice and an addictive infused sherry."
2 oz apple cider
1½ oz aged rum
1 oz lemon juice
½ oz gin
½ oz brandy
½ oz allspice syrup
½ oz apple-cinnamon-infused Amontillado sherry
Apple slice coated in sugar and cinnamon, for garnish
Directions: Start by infusing a bottle of Amontillado sherry with two red apples and six cinnamon sticks in a Mason jar. Let sit for two days. Make the allspice syrup by mixing sugar and water with ground allspice. Shake the rum, gin, brandy, apple cider, lemon juice and allspice syrup with crushed ice. Pour into a Collins glass, ice included. Float the infused sherry on top. Garnish with an apple slice coated with sugar and cinnamon, torched just before serving.
The Smoking Prince
Developed by Chris Gama, of Clementine, Edmonton
Photo: Isa Tousignant
"This beautiful purple cocktail makes a great hangover drink because it's smoky from the mezcal, deep and tart. It would work really well for a big Christmas or Boxing Day breakfast because it pairs beautifully with the smokiness of bacon; but it would also be a really good after-dinner drink to pair with those darker flavours of Christmas desserts like fruit puddings or pumpkin pies."
1 oz tequila
¾ oz blackcurrant syrup
½ oz lime juice
¼ oz mezcal
Sea salt, sumac and Korean chili powder, for garnish
Directions: Make the blackcurrant syrup by mixing blackcurrant jam with simple syrup. Rim a short glass with sea salt, sumac and Korean chili powder. Shake all the other ingredients together, pour into the rimmed glass over ice cubes. Drink with a straw.


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Mahlab – Foodstuffs Will Not Be Affected By Fuel Price Increase
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab said that raising the prices of fuel will not have any impact on prices of foodstuffs, adding that merchants and owners of passenger transport companies asserted to him that the margin of raising tariff prices will be limited.
He noted that re-orienting subsidies together with re-drawing up of a new map for the Egyptian economy will increase the number of citizens benefiting from social solidarity to three millions.
Premier Mahlab had reviewed efforts for cutting down the budget deficit which negatively affects the current conditions and the future of the coming generations and increasing their burdens which could be controlled through taking some measures which aim at redressing distortions in the budget and the big imbalance in the items of spending on fuel subsidy.
Mahlab said increasing prices of fuel is a measure aiming at redressing these distortions and streamlining the subsidy system with the aim of using these saved funds in financing other sectors such as health, education and slums.
Eng. Mahlab urged the sons of the Egyptian people to rally together and understand the challenges of the current stage and support the government in its reform measures in all fields.
He stressed the importance of activating the role of the civil society in eliminating corruption and confronting all its forms.
During a Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the need for all to understand the nature of the current stage, as all studies conducted to this effect indicate that the rate of increase will range from 5-10% of the current tariff.
An agreement was also reached with drivers' representatives on announcing new guiding lists of passenger transport tariffs adding that campaigns will be intensified with the aim of eliminating haphazard parking lots and applying law to all violators.
Source : Egypt State Information Service


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Credit unions are owned as member cooperatives. There has been a rise in the number of credit unions over the last several years.
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Nearly all are locally owned and operated and therefore approachable.
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As a child I can remember my Mom cleaning our home feverishly during and before the holidays. Shifting the pumpkins and Thanksgiving decorations to bright twinkly lights and snow men. I would like to invite you all to help us spruce up the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House for the Holidays.
The projects will include, but are not limited to: Organizing spaces, throwing away old unneeded items, painting and touching up areas in the house, general cleaning and decorating for the holidays! Each day there are almost 50 children in our after school program; over a thousand people a week come to our food pantry for food; over a dozen elders gather weekly to enjoy each others company, over 50 clients a week come to find jobs, housing or other needed resources and countless others come here to just be in a cozy, safe friendly and warm space. Please help us bless up this space for the holidays!! Refreshments and yummy snacks will be served. Also – while you're here you may be curious to learn more about the future plans for the agency…our staff will be happy to share that as well!
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The beautiful talented Kajal Agarwal mainly works in Tamil-Telugu movies, but she has made a special place in Hindi film Industries.
Kajal made her Bollywood debut through Singham (2011) for which she received Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
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19 June 1985 Kajal started her career through Telugu movie Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007).
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Gingrich Plan Has Been Tried Before
In the debates for the Republican nomination for president, it is no accident that Newt Gingrich constantly invokes the name of conservative icon Ronald Reagan. Gingrich continually reminds us that he was in Congress fighting for Reagan's tax cuts and his military budgets in the early 1980s. Naturally this is a calculated political strategy on the part of Gingrich since the most faithful Republican primary voters are Reaganites. But, the strategy is more than political; it is an indication of how he would govern if elected president.
According to Gingrich's official campaign website, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives is essentially proposing the same program that Reagan foisted on America in the 1980s. The key elements of which are huge tax cuts and military spending.
In terms of taxes, Gingrich's plan would lower individual tax rates, lower the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 12.5 percent and eliminate the capital gains tax. Any lover of small government should love these proposals, however Gingrich never addresses how he would pay for the tax cuts. On his site, he proposes no specific spending cuts and claims he will balance the budget by "growing the economy" through tax cuts.
For his part, Ronald Reagan based his entire economic platform to get the economy moving again on tax cuts. He also claimed that lowering taxes would grow the economy and balance the federal budget. After eight years in office he managed to triple the federal debt. The problem with Reagan wasn't that he cut taxes (he also was the biggest tax raiser in history to that point) it was that he didn't cut spending. He proposed cuts when he ran for president, but didn't follow through on his rhetoric.
At least Gingrich is not being dishonest about his intentions not to cut federal spending, but his overall policy will have the same effects as Reagan's – an enormous increase in the national debt. Given that our debt has already reached a critical point, we can ill afford a return to 80s style economics; thus we can ill afford a President Newt Gingrich.
Gingrich is also proposing Reaganesque militarism if he is elected president. Of course that is the path we have been on since the 1980s anyway. He has no intention of making any military cuts a part of debt reduction. In fact, according to his campaign website, under President Gingrich the U.S. would continue to be the world's military policeman:
"America's foreign policy must begin by understanding who we are as a country. We are, as Ronald Reagan said, the world's "abiding alternative to tyranny." Therefore, America's foreign policy must be to ensure our own survival and protect those who share our values."
So while he proposes to cut taxes drastically and offers no spending cuts, he also would seek to at the very least keep spending enormous amounts of money on military adventures that don't contribute to our safety and security. In fact, by defending Israel unconditionally his policy would make us much less safe.
There is no doubt that Ronald Reagan's legacy is still very much with us today. Indeed, Newt Gingrich has co-opted the Reagan governing plan as his own. It is a simplistic plan that set us on the road to an astronomical national debt. We are currently at a breaking point with that debt and all Newt Gingrich can do is propose more of the same?


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Colorado Photographic Arts Center
1070 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 837-1341
Hours: Tues to Sat – 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This non-profit center is actually a combination of two of Denver's oldest and most-established photographic organizations, the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and Working With Artists. This new studio is home to many exhibitions featuring contemporary photography by some incredibly talented photographers. Their gallery often brings thought-provoking art that is sure to spark discussion. They host 10 different exhibitions annually at their gallery, featuring both new and established artists. If you are a fan of contemporary photography, then be sure to check them out.
Related: Top Nature Photographers in Colorado
Mark Mortensen Fine Art Photography
1801 S Pearl St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 260-0695
Hours: By Appointment, also open during many First Friday Art Walks, the first Friday of every month
Mark Mortensen is a fine-art, nature photographer with a beautiful studio in Lakewood. He often opens his doors for First Friday Art Walks, so be sure to check his website for dates. His style is simple and clean, with clear representation of what nature means to him. Whether he is featuring photos of a fox or closeups of a flower, his style is specific and he is certainly a photographer to keep track of as he continually produces fresh and innovative work.
Ironton Studios
3636 Chestnut Place
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-8626
Hours: Mon to Fri – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment
Ironton Studios is a very unique and creative space in Denver. They have 13 studios, a sculpture garden and a beautiful gallery all located in the popular River North Art District. Ironton has 10 openings every year and they feature many different types of art including contemporary photography. Ironton is an absolute must for any fan of photography and modern art, so be sure to stop by this intriguing gallery to see them for yourself.
Related: Top Art Walks in Denver
Denver Photo Art Gallery
833 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 744-7979
Hours: Tues to Sat – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Denver Photo Art Gallery is another popular gallery located in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District. They focus completely on fine-art photography, featuring both local and national artists. They have a two-month, rotating exhibit schedule and also feature many artists online. Of course, prints can be purchased at the gallery as well. In May of 2012, they will be featuring "10 Years of Red Rocks Music" with photos by artist Soren McCarty. This exhibit will feature all of the great musicians and talent that has been through the Red Rocks Amphitheater as seen through McCarty's lens.
John Fielder Galleries
833 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 744-7979
Hours: Tues to Sat – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
John Fielder is a very well-known nature photographer. His photos of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have garnered him national attention. Winning the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award, he's been seen on national television and his photography books have been hugely popular bestsellers. His main Denver gallery is located in the Santa Fe Arts District, housing more than 100 of his famous and beautiful images. They have a full book department as well, featuring most of his titles already autographed. If you are a fan of John Fielder's work, of nature photography or of photography in general, then this artist is a must see.
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There was a study published in ScienceDaily on April 26, 2007. It reported a phenomenon observed in dogs called "selective imitation". It basically says that dogs, like humans infants, copy an action they observe, and they copy it selectively the extent being guided by circumstances. It was rather an interesting experiment. In the study, dogs … Continue reading


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Hey gang, in the spirit of the excellent Networking thread that was started, I thought I'd start a thread for authors to pimp their latest projects. Here's the recent ones of mine that I think might gel best with the CD crowd:
ZOMBIES: THE RECENT DEAD. This is a best-of anthology of zombie stories from the last decade. My undead coming-of-age novelette First Kisses from Beyond the Grave is in it, in the company of some great authors like Neil Gaiman, Joe Lansdale, Max Brooks, Brian Keene and more. Careful though; if you're a zombie fiction diehard, you may have read some of these already, since this is a compilation of previously published stories. Kirkus Reviews called mine "Howlingly Funny".
WEIRD TALES #358 will be published this month, and features my story "A Beginner's Guide to Sandcastle Alchemy," a tale of dark fantasy in which a group of boys' expedition to the beach becomes the stuff of nightmare. Here's the cover of #358:
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A fun and challenging hike/rock scramble up a series of waterfalls. One of the closest/easiest access Shenendoah Hikes from Washington DC and parking is free!
This hike starts with an immediate stream crossing -- how wet your feet get depends on the water level but bring an extra pair of socks! The first mile consists of a typical Shenandoah hike -- uphill on a dirt path and along a stream. But soon you reach the base of Little Devil Stairs. This portion includes scrambling rocks, several stream crossings, and tons of fun as you literally climb up a waterfall. Once you reach the top of the stairs, hike up a couple switchbacks where you will reach a junction and a small campsite where you can take a lunch or snack break. From there, turn left and continue an easy 2.5 mile downhill hike back to to the parking area. It's not incredibly scenic on this last portion but you will pass a lookout point and a cemetery.
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Neat Gorge
I did this hike starting up along Skyline Drive and hiked down through the gorge and back up the fire road. It adds about 2 miles to the overall length. It doesn't have the typical views of Shenandoah with the rolling hills and valleys, but it is neat to be in the canyon gorge looking up at the at times vertical cliffs.
Jenn Gonzalez
almost 3 years ago
My son and I did this a couple of years ago and he loved it. It is challenging and requires good shoes but what an accomplishment. It is his favorite all-time hike and begs to go back.
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Though the official start of the season is still a few weeks away, hot summer weather is already setting in across the U.S., which can be tough for job seekers. After all, having to wear a suit or sweater in 90-degree weather isn't comfortable and sweat can end up leaving you looking a bit disheveled for your interview. It raises the question - What can you do to beat the heat while still looking professional?
Here are six tips to help you make the best decisions about your outfit:
1) Use lightweight fabrics whenever possible
Women have it a little easier than men when it comes to summer interview attire, since they do not always have to wear pants or suit coats to dress professionally, according to The Balance Careers. However, every choice in summer should come down to one issue above all others: Is the fabric light and breathable? If the answer is "no," it's probably best to shy away from it.
2) Bring items you can put on at the last minute
While your interview may require a suit and tie, there's nothing that requires you to wear them in the car or on the train en route to the meeting, The Balance Careers advised. Instead, you should prepare to carry any such items separately - taking care that they don't get wrinkled - and put them on outside or in the lobby before heading in for the interview.
3) Wear lighter shades
While it's probably not a good idea to wear a tan or pastel suit, the lighter the colors you're wearing, the less heat your outfit will absorb, according to Career Contessa. If you can get away with khakis, a light dress shirt, and a patterned sport coat, that's probably a better idea than wearing a black suit. Of course, some jobs call for more formal attire, so you should still aim to dress "up one" for the interview, meaning "business" for a business-casual office, or business-casual for a casual-dress workplace.
4) Choose an unlined suit coat
One of the problems with wearing a suit is there's often more than one layer of fabric in the coat, Career Contessa cautioned. If you have multiple suits or sport coats, it might be wise to choose the one that doesn't have a liner in it, simply because that's one less layer of fabric to sweat in.
5) Find comfortable stretches
The good news about modern fabrics is many are stretch-fit, meaning they can both look great and feel comfortable, according to Top Resume. If you're already concerned that you're going to be uncomfortable in the heat, avoid wearing clothes that are too constricting and opt instead for a stretch-fit, which can help you relax a bit. However, you will have to be careful to pick a stretch-fit fabric that also breathes well.
6) Keep it professional
Sometimes a job seeker's desire to be comfortable in extreme heat can lead them to make the wrong decisions about what to wear, such as slip-on loafers (often seen as not professional enough for an interview) or a too-short skirt, Top Resume advised. Use your best judgment for what clothes will make a great first impression.
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Arthur Penny's Sanitorium is a classic Vinewood film produced in 1994 by Richards Majestic Productions, directed by Arthur Penny.
Set in a sanitorium in the 1920s, a group of lunatics with tuberculosis break out and fight for women's suffrage. They are then eaten by stray dogs, and we follow one runt of the pack as he is taken in by a woman with enormous breasts. One morning the dog is scared by her and accidently bites, giving her a fatal disease from which she dies. The dog then begins to talk in the movie and gives a long speech about how charity is cowardice and selfishness is a virtue.
Comments on Classicvinewood.com
- looselucy26 - "Was this Richard's attempt to atone for 20 years of making racist movies?" - 5/10 stars
- thimbledick - "If it was, he didn't do a very good job." - 3/10 stars
- sippycup8 - "How can you have a classic movie from 1994?" - 2/10 stars
- richardsfan45 - "One of the great untold stories of our time!" - 8/10 stars
- gold4eva - "It's untold because it never happened." - 3/10 stars
- popmuncha2 - "I heard Sexton Daniels is going to be in Solomon Richards' new movie." - 0/10 stars
- filmnazi11 - "I hope it's better than Defender Of The Earth. That sucked the big one." - 4/10 stars
- Michael's famous phrase, "You forget a thousand things every day, make sure this is one of them" comes from this movie, but the original is a bit different: "We forget a thousand things everyday, can't we just make this one of them?". Solomon Richards uses this phrase in a phone call to Michael, if Michael calls him after the storyline is completed.


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RC Williams really outdoes himself here – moving The Gritz way past their previous role as the backing band for Erkyah Badu – and finding their own wonderfully strong sense of soul! The groove is fantastic right from the start – funky, but very fresh in approach – with lots of crisp crackle on the edges, but never in that overdone way that sometimes buries other groups – and mixed with plenty more organic instrumentation that changes nicely throughout! The singers shift too, but never in a way that feels schizophrenic – as there's a really collaborative spirit to the whole record – singers and musicians, performance and studio – all coming together to make something really fresh and wonderful. Titles include "The Feel", "Lessons", "Feathers", "Good Day To You Sir", "Anxiety", "Jazz & Reverse", and "I'll Be Waiting For YOu". © 1996-2020, Dusty Groove, Inc.
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
We have only one grade for non-new CDs at Dusty Groove — "Used CD". This grade is somewhat all-encompassing, but we choose it because we try to offer Used CDs in the best shape possible.
When you purchase a Used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use but if there are significant details or defects we will list them underneath the item — just like we do with LPs — so look there for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details.
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Biograd na moru - center of the Adriatic Sea, Northern Dalmatia, Croatia - calendar of regattas 2019
Our "White Town on the Sea" is placed in the heart of the Adriatic, in a perfect position for any holidaymaker, and in addition, we may revel here in an average of 300 sunny days in a year!
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You could see the dramatic decline in the Euro in this chart:
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This is historic: The dollar will soon be worth more than the euro
The Washington Post
By Matt O'Brien
11 March 2015
There's a currency war going on, and the United States is losing. As of Wednesday, the euro had fallen to a 12-year low of $1.05, down from as much as $1.39 just last year. That's a 24 percent drop in 11 months, to be exact, and there's no reason to expect it to stop anytime soon.
Now a strong dollar is good for anyone who's planning a trip overseas, but it's bad news for anyone who's planning on selling stuff there. That's why stocks fell, with markets sliding into negative territory for the year this week, as multinationals that depend on foreign sales took another hit. After all, it's not just the euro that's falling against the dollar, but almost every other currency in the world, too — with Turkey and South Africa's falling more than most on Tuesday.
Why is the dollar up so much? Well, the simple story is that the stronger your economy, the stronger your currency. The slightly more complicated version, though, is that currencies go up when monetary policy is relatively tight, and down when it's relatively loose. Now these should just be different ways of saying the same thing — since central banks raise rates when growth is too strong and cut them when it's too weak — but that's not always the case. Sometimes central banks make mistakes, like Europe did, and tighten policy when the economy is still weak, and sometimes they mistake zero interest rates, like Japan did, for easy policy when the economy is so weak it needs even more help than that.
But in any case, it's a lot simpler now. The U.S. economy is doing well enough that it's getting ready to raise rates, and the rest of the world is slowing down enough that it's cutting them. Indeed, the not-so-short list of countries that have eased monetary policy the past few months, some of them multiple times, includes Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and, above all, the euro zone. It's finally started buying bonds with newly printed money, a.k.a. "quantitative easing," to try to get its economy out of the low inflation, low growth trap that it's fallen into. And that's not to mention the fact that Japan, which has been stuck in the same kind of one for the better part of two decades, has also been buying bonds this whole time, and recently started buying even more of them.
So it's no surprise that the dollar is shooting up so much. Think about it like this. Would you rather buy a U.S. 10-year bond that pays 2.13 percent or a German 10-year bond that only pays 0.235 percent? That's a pretty easy math question, and investors are answering it by dumping their euros to buy dollars. And that's not going to start changing until the U.S. and Europe's monetary policies stop diverging. That's why Deutsche Bank expects the euro to keep falling to 90 U.S. cents by the end of 2016 and 85 cents by the end of 2017.
So you might want to wait to book that trip, and, more importantly, the Fed might want to wait to raise rates. Even though unemployment is down to a normal-ish 5.5 percent, there's no rush to normalize policy since there still isn't any sign of inflation or bubbly behavior. The Fed doesn't want to be the only central bank raising rates — a strong dollar is like a tariff against our exports and a subsidy for our imports — unless it really has to, and right now it doesn't.
The only way to lose a currency war is to refuse to fight it, and let yours go up too much. The dollar is already going to go up plenty more no matter what we do, but we can at least try to limit the damage.
Because sometimes a strong dollar is a weakness.


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Webber, who said he would share a few consolatory tinnies with Ponting on Monday night, made light of a drive-through penalty incurred in a chaotic opening lap to win Sunday's German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring by 10 seconds from Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel. It was the Milton Keynes-based team's third one-two of the season, their second in succession, and marks a potentially decisive shift in the season's momentum with Button's championship lead now cut to 21 points.
For a second race in succession Brawn were well off the pace of their rivals and ended the day embroiled in controversy thanks to yet more outspoken rhetoric from Rubens Barrichello.
The Brazilian veteran, who finished just behind Button in sixth place, told countless millions on television that the afternoon had been a good show from his team on "how to lose a race." Ross Brawn said he would deal with the matter - which fellow team principal Sir Frank Williams described as a "red card offence" - in-house.
There was also frustration for Hamilton. After a miserable season to date, the McLaren driver felt he had a chance of a podium here but suffered an early puncture after a clip from Webber, effectively ending his race before the first corner.
Webber was simply serene. His victory from pole made him only the third Australian to win a grand prix in Formula One history and the first for 27 years.
As the strains of 'Advance Australia Fair' rang out around the Eifel Mountains, the 32-year-old who broke a leg and a shoulder in a mountain bike accident in Tasmania last winter and almost missed the start of the season, looked down from the podium at his partner Ann and father Alan, and choked back the tears.
"It was an incredible day," he said. "I wanted the win so badly after Silverstone. I thought I had a good chance there. After pole I knew I was in a good position to win the race, I thought the only thing that could beat me or test me even more was the rain, but that held off."
As it turned out, not even the considerable inconvenience of a drive-through penalty - which costs roughly 18 seconds at the Nurburgring - could deny Webber. The Australian, who was punished for ramming into Barrichello on the opening straight, was the quickest man all weekend and thoroughly deserved his emotional win.
"It was a difficult winter," he explained. "Sebastian showed in testing what the car could do, so I kept my motivation high but inside I was hurting a lot. However the team had patience with me, as did everyone in Australia and even a few people who doubted, so I want to say thanks to them as well."
Rain had been forecast, and looked likely as low-lying cloud and light drizzle accompanied the early spectators to the track. Yet by the time, the cars had assembled on the grid the Nurburgring was bathed in sunshine and 18C heat.
In theory, it was good news for Brawn, whose car has struggled in colder temperatures this season. It didn't prove to be so. Although Barrichello stormed into fortuitous early lead - despite the shunt from Webber's - both he and Button were on three-stop strategies to Red Bull's two.
Webber could afford his drive-through penalty on lap 15 and still emerge in the lead, as Barrichello pitted for the first time on the same lap. Webber was further helped when Barrichello, upon emerging from that stop, got stuck behind the Ferrari of his compatriot Felipe Massa, losing up to two seconds per lap.
Barrichello's later suffered a fuel rig failure which cost him a probably fourth place and accused his team of having lost him the race with their strategy. "To be honest, I wish I could just get on a plane and go home now," he said. "I don't want to talk to anyone in the team, because it would be a lot of bla, bla, bla, bla... And I don't want to hear that. I'm just terribly upset."
Brawn was not too concerned, saying his driver had not been aware of all the facts since he had a problem with his radio. "You cannot win a race, whatever strategy you have, if your best lap is only 11th quickest," he shrugged.
It all adds up to a worrying trend for Brawn, who will arrive in Hungary next week armed with an extensive upgrade package as they seek to clip Red Bull's wings.
"You have to worry," Button said, "but I don't think its 'Oh s***, we're going to lose the championship' it's 'Come on, let's sort this out."


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(SAINT ANTHONY, Minn.) — The judge who presided over the case against the police officer who shot Philando Castile has written a letter of support to the jurors who acquitted him, saying there was "a failure to understand what you were asked to do" by the public and media outlets.
The June 16 decision to acquit Saint Anthony, Minnesota, police officer Jeronimo Yanez was met with widespread criticism after dash cam footage showed him shooting 32-year-old Castile seven times in quick succession during a routine traffic stop.
Castile had told 29-year-old Yanez that he had a legal firearm in his possession, and Yanez asked him not to reach for the gun. Castile said he was not pulling the gun out, but seconds later, Yanez shot Castile while his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter watched in horror. Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, broadcast the aftermath of the July 2016 shooting via Facebook Live.
A mostly-white jury of five women and seven men ultimately moved to acquit Yanez of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of intentional discharge of a firearm that endangers safety.
Ramsey County District Judge William H. Leary III referenced the dramatic dash cam video, released on June 20 by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, in his letter to jurors, which was obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
"The criticism of the jury's decision of which I am aware has focused primarily on a reaction to the squad-cam video and on consideration of issues you as jurors were never asked to address," Leary wrote in the letter, which was dated June 23. "You were simply asked to determine, beyond a reasonable doubt, whether a crime had been committed."
"You were never asked to decide whether racism continues to exist, whether certain members of our community are disproportionately affected by police tactics, or whether police training is ineffective," Leary added.
But Castile's death did indeed raise those questions, coming amid a year in which several black men, including Alton Sterling, were killed by law enforcement. Castile's death sparked days of protest and raised broader issues about systemic racism and the use of force by police. The jury's verdict also led to protests, and at least 18 people were arrested last month in a protest that temporarily blocked a major interstate.
On June 26, the city of Saint Anthony Village agreed to pay nearly $3 million to Castile's mother in a settlement related to his death, both parties said in a statement.
"No amount of money could ever replace Philando," Saint Anthony Village officials acknowledged in the statement.
Civil cases have a lower burden of proof than criminal ones, however, which ask jurors to be sure of a defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt."
"I write to reassure you that you faithfully fulfilled the difficult task you were asked to undertake," Leary wrote in his letter, which was submitted to the court on June 28. He also thanked the jury for their service.
Typically, judges speak with jurors immediately after a verdict is reached. Leary's decision to submit the letter after the fact is unusual.
A spokesman for the Minnesota Judicial Branch responded to ABC News' request for comment by saying "the letter must speak for itself."
Leary also declined to comment further.
"I appreciate your interest but I don't believe any discussion would be of any additional value," Leary said in a statement.
Neither the Ramsey County district attorney's office nor one of Yanez's defense attorneys had responded to ABC News' request for comment at the time of publication.
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My motto: If you have your shake, you can eat cake, too! (yes, you read that right.) My Holiday Immune Elixir is a super food smoothie that's just what the doctor ordered for keeping your immune system healthy and strong throughout the season, even if you spend it at the dessert table. This recipe makes a delicious breakfast, served cold or hot. As always, consult your doctor before using any supplements to see if they're recommended for you.
- 1 scoop Rx Remedy Whey-Pro (whey powder with at least 20 grams protein, plus multivitamin)
- 1 tablespoon Rx Remedy Greens
- 1 tablespoon Rx Remedy Revive
- ½ teaspoon Rx Remedy Probiotic
- 1 tablespoon flax oil
- 12 to 16 ounces purified water, hot or cold depending on season
To make the shake
In a blender, blend the protein powder, greens, revive, probiotic, flax oil and water.
Optional add-ins
To add flavor or thickness, consider adding:
- Milk: ¼ cup of organic yogurt, rice milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, hemp milk or rice milk.
To add flavor or thickness, consider adding:
- Holiday fruits: ½ cup organic cranberries, oranges or apples.
- Holiday spices: dashes of cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cloves and mint.
- All ingredients should be refrigerated.
- This smoothie is a meal replacement for breakfast, not a drink.
- The whey powder has nearly 20 grams of protein.
- Take at least 30 minutes to drink it. It is a meal, not a shooter.


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For West End Principal Vincent Myers, his upcoming 5K race will bring him more pride than crossing the finish line at his first full marathon, a race nearly 20 miles longer than the one he's about to endure.
For Myers, this race won't be about personal bests and quick mileage, goals that all runners work for race after race.
This race is about supporting a student he's known for years and proving that inclusion doesn't start and end within the school. Inclusion is out in the real world.
Myers started his running career five years ago to take control of his Type-1 Diabetes. He knew a change was needed when he struggled to get off the floor from playing with his kids. Since this realization, Myers has run numerous 5K, 10K, 15K, 10-mile, half-marathon and full-marathon races.
But something changed, Myers wanted to find a way to give back through racing.
Through Run856, a running group he had joined, Myers learned of Ainsley's Angels, a nonprofit that works with the special needs community to get them involved in road running.
"Our primary objective is to find kids who wouldn't be able to race, typically, and get them through a 5K run," said Dave Goldstein, ambassador for New Jersey Ainsley's Angels.
After hearing about Ainsley's Angels' efforts to include the special needs community in racing, Myers knew it was an endeavor he wanted to be a part of. He reached out to Goldstein about being an Angel Runner and was asked if he knew a kid who he could run for.
"It took maybe 15 seconds to think but I knew just the kid."
Andrew and Austin Sylvester, 10-year-old twin brothers, have been students of Meyers for the past six years, since they were in kindergarten. Andrew, who has autism, was Myer's first choice to run with.
"Austin just ran his first 5K last June and really liked it and it would be great for Andrew to get to experience that feeling," said Myers.
Myers reached out to the family for permission and waited for two days to hear back. When he finally got the okay from the Sylvesters, he was overwhelmed with pride.
"Knowing that I was doing this took that 5K and made it a much bigger thing," he said. "I started running for kids, my kids, but now I'll continue, doing it to help other kids."
On Saturday, March 18, Myers, pushing Austin in a specialized race chair, and brother Andrew running alongside, will take on the Haddonfield Adrenaline 5K with five additional teachers and three students.
"I needed every ounce of support along the way to get through all of the races I've done and now Andrew will have that support to finish his first race," Myers said.
No one is more supportive of Andrew's first race than Austin, though.
"He's my twin and he's amazing and this will be so fun to do," said Austin.
"I really want to thank Mr. Myers for doing this for us and with us," he added. "It was so nice that he thought of Andrew for this."
For the race, Myers, Andrew and Austin will all be wearing bright pink Ainsley's Angels t-shirts, making them easily spottable on the course.
"I know there's going to be a nice group at the finish line cheering for us," Myers said. "I really look forward to pushing Andrew over that line."
He added. "Like Dave says, 'Inclusion wins."
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This will be about my experience attending Fantasy Quest for the first time. There have been three, but it was only this year that I thought of going.
The main reason for my decision to go there—if it wasn't my only reason—was to reunite with some of the friends I met at Anime Festival Asia last year: I heard that they were going to be special guests in the event, and I kind of miss them, and want to see them again.
I could spare some cash for the VIP event on the 24th, but it got sold out before I could even order. I also wasn't able to buy a ticket during the pre-selling, because I chose not to attend the previous conventions before FQ. I thought that I should just go to the venue early on the 25th.
But still, regrets.
I would've gone on to dress up as Rugal Bernstein because the venue looks elegant in the pictures and he looks like a nobleman, but I remembered that my international friends have already seen me wore it in AFA last year. My most recent, Wreck-It Ralph, isn't exactly a fantasy-themed character either, but I remembered that there would be cosplayers going in there dressed up as Disney Princesses, so I decided to go "wreck it" again.
I met up with my buddy Gene at North EDSA before we headed for the venue. While waiting for me, he saw this taxi.
And it was a good thing that I decided to go as Ralph, because it felt like a sauna inside that greenhouse, and wearing Rugal would've been a disaster. Well, Ralph was still sort of a disaster in himself that day.
Like always, I had my camera along. I would alternate between wearing my "wrecking arms" to have my pictures taken and taking them off to take pictures myself.
Then I finally saw my AFA friends Arthur and Hime. It's been nine months since we saw each other in the flesh, so it really felt like a reunion. Hime was specially excited because she has never seen me "wreck it".
It was exactly my personal definition of "cosplaying for fun".
One of the highlights of the event was the special guest: Japanese cosplayer Usagi. I looked forward to meeting her, but again, my luck ran out, because they had already closed the line for the meet-and-greet when I reached the program premises.
Or so I thought.
I learned that they were selling Usagi's photobook, and she would return for the autograph signing. Good thing there were still some copies left, so I didn't dare miss it and got in line to buy it. I even had a coscard prepared to give to her.
I don't know what they said to them about me, but it made me feel like they're treating me as a big-time cosplayer. I guess my they never fail to troll me, but I think it's a mutual thing, anyway, so let's let them have their dose of trolling revenge.
I was reluctant to ask female cosplayers to partner up with me during the slow dances because I was too shy to ask. But something told me at the back of my mind that there would be something missing in my FQ experience if I didn't, so I manned the heck up. I got to partner up with my friends Hime, Chesra and Jeyel.
It was a new and fun experience, especially when I danced with Jeyel; an impromptu boyband formed and backed us up. It's at 4:18 of the video below.
And then there was the party dance. That's the one that's not my cup of tea. I don't know if you would believe me when I say that I don't really dance.
...Unless I know the song.
I'm not really the type who likes to dance; instead, I like to troll by dancing. That's what I did when they played PSY's "Gentleman". It's at 7:25 of the video below, but you might want to watch it from the beginning to see another epic boyband.
Usagi was back to see the dance, and I think I can say that she was totally amused, especially when I emerged from the back to take the center spot on stage, wearing my glasses and looking like "Wreck-It PSY". She took a picture with us after the dance to remember the awesomeness.
And I'll make sure to get a VIP pass next time.
As for my ever-present cosplay friends—Gene, Marko, Jin, Gibs, Parugs, Wilbert, Ryan, Andrew, Jeyel, Kyo, Zell, Alvin, Kevin, Nat, Katz, Gaby, Doms, Erving, Resh, Ken Koy, Abu, Sese, Quakey, Lunaru, Ray, and all that I failed to name—I think my expression of gratitude is unnecessary, but still, many thanks for always bringing a bigger level of awesomeness to the events I attend. To those who I've got acquainted to for the first time, I look forward to seeing you in future events. And of course, I extend my warmest congratulations to the organizers for a very successful event.
To those who I failed to see—Anna and Zeasonal—Y U NO LET ME SEE YOU!? T_T
Anyway, please excuse me as fixate I gaze upon this awesome picture book...