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The fate of Iraq's former minister of defense will turn on the ability of Iraq's fractious sects and political alliances to work together.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 26 — In late June, three of Saddam Hussein's senior military officials were found guilty of war crimes, including the notorious henchman known as Chemical Ali. Iraqi law required that they be executed no more than 30 days after the Iraqi courts rejected their final appeals.
That deadline has passed, but the men are still alive and in United States custody. The execution has been delayed because of questions raised by some Iraqi politicians and a spirited behind-the-scenes discussion involving senior Iraqi and American officials over the death sentence of one of the other men, Sultan Hashem Ahmed al-Jabouri al-Tai, the former minister of defense.
Now, Mr. Hashem's fate has become a test case for reconciliation and whether Iraq's fractious sects and political alliances can work together to resolve the difficult issues surrounding his death sentence. There are also doubts among some Iraqi officials about the fairness of his punishment.
Beyond the heated arguments about Mr. Hashem's guilt lies the fraught question of whether Iraqis are ready to stop the retributive killing of members of the former government. It seems that some of them are.
"We need to show there have been enough deaths; we are tired of it, we need to stop it," said a senior adviser to President Jalal Talabani. The adviser spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the issues. In an emotional press conference in Iraqi Kurdistan last month, Mr. Talabani, who has often spoken against the death penalty, said he refused to ratify Mr. Hashem's execution.
Other Iraqi politicians are unwilling to forgive those involved in the atrocities perpetrated by Mr. Hussein and his lieutenants, when so many of their victims were shown no mercy. Both Shiite and Kurdish officials believe that if Mr. Hashem's life is spared, it might set a precedent by which others who committed crimes while the former government was in power would similarly seek to be let off. They also fear that Mr. Hashem would become a hero to many members of the former government, and provide a dangerous rallying point.
"All other defendants will say that they were only receiving orders and as a result no one would be tried," said Jalal al-Din al-Sagheer, a member of Parliament from the largest Shiite bloc. "The Al Qaeda militants will adopt the same argument."
Still, the price of insisting on Mr. Hashem's hanging could be high because of the respect he commands in the largely Sunni community of former Iraqi military officers. If the government executes him, it risks alienating potential allies in the fight against Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia, the homegrown Sunni insurgent group that American intelligence officials say is foreign-led.
Mr. Hashem's execution would also anger Sunni factions that long composed the backbone of the insurgency but have begun to work with the American military.
Despite their new alliance with the Americans, many of these Sunnis deeply distrust the Shiite-dominated central government, and American officials fear that hanging Mr. Hashem would set back hopes for a détente with the government and any larger Sunni-Shiite reconciliation.
"Once you execute someone, you can't unexecute him," one American military official said. "Any benefit that could be derived from sparing his life will be lost. It would be better to see what benefit could be brought out, rather than to see what might be lost from his death." The official spoke on the condition of anonymity, like other American officials, because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the issue.
The Iraqi Constitution empowers the president to ratify death sentences, but he does not have the power to pardon or commute sentences in cases like this one. Mr. Talabani would like to reduce Mr. Hashem's death sentence, his aides said, but there is no legal mechanism for that.
One possibility raised by several people close to the case would be for a group amnesty to be offered to several members of Mr. Hussein's government, including Mr. Hashem, but that would require new legislation.
Mr. Hashem was one of Iraq's top military officers for decades, winning respect from many Iraqis for his professionalism. He was a military leader of the Anfal operation in 1988, in which as many as 180,000 Kurds were killed. That operation was led by Ali Hassan al-Majid, known as Chemical Ali. Mr. Hashem also negotiated a cease-fire with American commanders during the Persian Gulf war in 1991. And he was defense minister when American troops invaded in March 2003.
Some American officials say Mr. Hashem helped limit the resistance of the Iraqi Army in 2003. "Had he told the military to dig in and fight, they would have dug in and fought," the American military official said.
After the defeat of Mr. Hussein's forces, Mr. Hashem fled to Mosul, his birthplace. In August 2003, Maj. Gen. David H. Petraeus, then the commander of American forces in northern Iraq, wrote a letter praising him as a "man of honor and integrity," and asking him to surrender. "I offer you a simple, yet honorable alternative to a life on the run from Coalition Forces in order to avoid capture, imprisonment and loss of honor and dignity befitting a General Officer," he wrote.
To Mr. Hashem, it was a promise that he would avoid lengthy incarceration, his son, Ahmed Sultan Hashem, said in an interview. "Petraeus said that the investigation would take two to three weeks and after that he would be released and could resume his normal life," he said. "The Americans promised us they would treat him with dignity and respect and keep him alive and release him afterward. They didn't fulfill their promises."
General Petraeus, now a four-star general in charge of all American forces in Iraq, never made a promise that Mr. Hashem would be released, said a senior American military official in Baghdad. "It doesn't mean that somebody else may have said that, but General Petraeus did not," the official said. The language about avoiding "imprisonment" pertained solely to Mr. Hashem's time in the custody of General Petraeus's 101st Airborne Division in Mosul, he said. No offer of immunity from prosecution was extended, he said.
While American officials do not want Mr. Hashem executed, they insist that they will turn him over and allow the sentence to be carried out once a proper "authoritative" request is made by the government of Iraq. Iraqi officials asked for him to be turned over in early September, but American officials refused.
One senior American official in Baghdad characterized the Iraqi requests as "informal," and cited President Talabani's objections to the execution.
"If the president isn't signing the document, then I don't think we have an authoritative request," the official said. "We're not blocking anything. We are awaiting their decision."
Mr. Hashem's son says his father believes that he acted appropriately, under orders from commanders. In his last telephone call, he said, his father said, "I am innocent, and I did nothing that I should be ashamed or afraid of."


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Have you even eaten spaghetti squash? If not, you must give this vegetable a try! A 3-cup portion has only 126 calories and packs a whopping 6.5 grams of fiber! This is a great vegetable to eat when you are trying to lose weight and even when you're not.
The best part of the dish though was topping it with a generous portion of this amazing spaghetti sauce. I used my mom's homemade spaghetti sauce (affectionately called gravy in the Philadelphia area – don't ask me why!), which I keep stocked in my pantry at all times.
My mom's spaghetti sauce is slowww cooked and she uses only the best brand of tomatoes as an ingredient.
Back in time, when I was a kid, our family would faithfully go the one of the New Jersey farms and pick bushels and bushels of plum tomatoes. My mother would then proceed to jar her own spaghetti sauce for YEARS using these farm fresh tomatoes.
She finally stopped doing that about 5 years ago and now uses canned tomatoes to make her sauce – and here's the thing – the sauce is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
What?!? I can hear you asking…"why??"
Let me emphasize that I typically do not condone eating canned foods. But the thing is that the local tomatoes are sometimes good, and sometimes not so good/just okay. Brands like San Marzano or Muir Glen are a lot more consistent and a lot better tasting! Other favorites include Red Pack, Nina, Contadino, and Tuttorosso. It's hard to compete with companies like these, which have developed superior tasting tomatoes.
The other trick to this spaghetti sauce is that if you use whole tomatoes or even crushed tomatoes, you should definitely use a food mill to get all the seeds out, since the seeds will make your sauce bitter. One of the best ways to instantly improve your spaghetti sauce is to get those seeds out of your tomato sauce!
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The record-breaking fundraising haul in North American private equity is discussed, as well as some enormous new fundraising efforts out of Asia.
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Fundraising Roundup Q1 2017
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I'm joined by Leo Peavy of Preqin. Leo, how are you? Thanks for being on Privcap.
Leopold Peavy, Preqin:
I'm great. Thanks for having me, David.
Snow: Your firm, Preqin, tracks all things alternative investments: data primarily, fundraising, deals. Let's talk about private equity fundraising and what happened in the first quarter of 2017. Something's up. The private equity fundraising market is booming, at least in North America where private equity is most developed. Talk about how the first quarter ranks for North America compared to other first quarters in previous years.
Peavy: Absolutely. Q1 for North America was actually the best quarter ever for that region. Regardless of Q1, Q2 or Q3, we have seen $62 billion raised. The previous record was $48 billion, so it easily surpassed the last record, and North America really has driven fundraising numbers for the rest of the global fundraising market. We saw a very weak quarter in Europe and relatively lackluster in Asia as well.
Snow: It seems like there's two things going on. Number one, clearly investors around the world are doubling down on the U.S. They want to have their capital put to work in the U.S. economy, so you're getting this flood of capital coming in both domestically and from foreign investors. Also, the U.S. is home to the most mature private equity firms that are the largest and have the largest roman numerals at the end of their fundraising offerings. So, in today's market, if you are a well-established firm, you have the ability to raise quite a lot of money and quite quickly, correct?
Peavy: Yes, absolutely. We're definitely seeing a bifurcation of the private equity fundraising market. Especially, as you mentioned, with these North American-headquartered GPs (such as KKR, Apollo, Warburg Pincus), the traditional mega-funds that have been able to raise these $10, $11, $12 and $14-billion funds, which was the largest close this quarter: KKR Fund 12.
Snow: Right. I'm glad you mentioned that. A perfect example: here's KKR, obviously a brand-name firm among brand-name firms. In the first quarter, [they] closed a fund on $14 billion. It's largely targeting North America. But, if you look at the funds that are still in market right now that have not yet closed, it's very impressive. Among them is a new Apollo Global Management private equity fund that might hit $20 billion. If it does, this will be the largest regular way private equity fund ever raised.
Peavy: Since the global financial crisis, every single year we've seen both fundraising levels in terms of capital closed across the globe and number of funds closed incrementally creep towards those pre-GFC levels. So, I think that 2017 definitely has the potential to be one of the largest years since 2007.
Snow: Some of the largest funds—and [there are] very large funds getting raised right now—are from fairly non-traditional, almost unusual Asian entities. Let's take a look at them. Among these funds getting raised is a Softbank fund out of Japan, which is seeking $100 billion. Is this real? Are there actual institutions around the world that are committing capital to a $100-billion investment fund?
Peavy: This is actually very real. They have closed already $80 billion, which is 80% of their target fundraise. And not only have they closed it from just one state investor, they've done it from multi-national corporations and other traditional LPs. They've raised capital from at least two known sovereign wealth funds based in the Middle East. And they've raised $1 billion from Apple as a corporate investor as well.
Snow: There are several Asia-based funds also getting raised that are affiliated with the Chinese government. So, you have one fund that is targeting Chinese internet investments being raised by the Ministry of Finance in China. Again, to what extent is this a regular way GP entity? And to what extent is this a really unusual, or at least unique, government-affiliated entity? Who's investing with these groups?
Peavy: Yes. With the situation in China, it's a little bit different from the Softbank fund in the fact that it is more China-centric in terms of their LP base. Certainly, [it's] a little less away from the traditional GP structure that we've grown accustomed to hearing about from KKR, Apollo and the other large players such as Carlyle and Warburg.
Snow: I think what this shows is just the further maturation of the private equity market and the entrance of different kinds of investment entities into a market that has been dominated by a certain type of private equity entity, which is a general partner firm that manages limited partnership entities and raised successive funds.
Peavy: Currently, we are at record levels of fundraising in terms of aggregate capital sought and number of funds on the road across the world. But those numbers don't account for, as you mentioned, maybe a sophisticated pension plan or sovereign wealth fund with the in-house teams and expertise to go out and compete directly head-to-head with these traditional GPs for the same deals.
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If you're around town this week, don't forget to drop by at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard. You might just come across a golden statue of Kanye West impersonating Jesus. That's right. A life-size golden statue that resemble an Oscar has Yeezy with a golden crown of thorns, outstretched arms, bling about his neck and a pair of Yeezy Boost 350 sneakers on. Below his loincloth, he's got his new name emblazoned – False Idol.
A United States based, United Kingdom born artist by the name of Plastic Jesus is responsible for this new statue of Crucified Kanye. He is actually a well known underground artist who's been active for over four years now. He started off as a photojournalist, but has slowly evolved into an artist who loves to cover socio-political topics through controversial artistry, like he's done with the Kanye statue. This False Idol statue will be exhibited later at Anesthesia: The Art of Oblivion which an event by former Billy Idol guitarist, Billy Morrison. The exhibition is being sponsored by Gibson Brands and Aston Martin and will feature a number of thought-provoking art pieces.
When interviewed by Billboard about the controversial False Idol statue, Plastic Jesus had much to say –
I've got six new pieces in the show, and they're based around a combination of materialism, fame and culture. Anesthesia: The Art of Oblivion is about everything we hang on to in society to make us oblivious of our own plight and our own situation in life — idols, drugs, anything we can pick up in culture.
As a photojournalist, I've seen so many times where we've built somebody up into an idol, almost a god-like character. When you build people up into a god, there's expectations you have of them. When these people show they're only human and they err in some way, we then crucify them in the media. This happened to Kanye just before Christmas — he went into a medical facility suffering from stress, anxiety and paranoia. But as consumers and as the media, we're all just after a pound of flesh.
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If I show you pictures of Cheeseburger Pies, can you guess who I saw last week?
Yep, the end is very near of the professional student days for these 3...May 3rd to be exact will be the event of a life time as they're hooded during Graduation Ceremonies! You can bet this 'mom with a camera' will be there!
Then, over the weekend daughter and I went with one of my 'extra kids' to help with her company picnic. I got to sit in the shade watching the little ones at the bounce house while my 'playground supervisory voice' was put into use one more time. It was sooooooooooooooo hot out in Southern California and windy!
While at the park on Saturday, I got to work on something in cotton that with any luck will be posted next week....so stay tuned! But here's a little sneak peak...you all know that Earth Day is next week-right? Can you guess what I'm working on? Here's another hint, it's a nod to my Auntie "M" who taught me to knit a gazillion years ago...
Sunday afternoon found me working (in 97*F heat) on stitch markers. After looking at the pictures of the vest last week, I thought I should really use some of the beads I've purchased for such a purpose.
I think they look prettier in the vest than the plastic ones. Not that I have anything against the plastic ones, but I like the beaded stitch markers and row markers. And since I have a 'few' beads, time to make up some more. I keep losing or giving away the other ones I've made in the past.
Since the heat has cooled off a bit more, I've been able to get back to working on Dad's vest...it's soooooooooooo close to the end. If it wasn't so important to get it finished, I'd be sad to come to the end. I'm really enjoying working on a cabled project once again. I have noticed in this pattern (Men's Cabled Golf Vest from June, 2007 issue of Knit 'n Style) that the gauge for the cabled pattern doesn't match what I'm receiving, but the measurements of each of the pieces are right on the money. So, I'm going to figure that their cable gauge was a typo. And with that....
I leave you with a couple of pictures of the vest at this point while I go attempt some knitting. I've got deadlines to meet! And with any luck...good news this Friday and a new pattern next week! Boy, do my needles need to get clicking!


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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption may have wrapped up the GameCube-to-Wii trilogy, but fans of first-person adventuring in the suit of Samus Aran may be able to look forward to future Prime games.
Nintendo's Kensuke Tanabe, overseer of all things Metroid, tells the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine that the company is "always planning to make new games in the Metroid Prime series." And while Metroid: Other M is penciled in for a Wii release next year, the Prime series may return to the Nintendo DS for future iterations.
Tanabe says he "we cannot deny the possibility of realizing it on DS or DSi."
That backs up statements Tanabe made to Kotaku earlier this year. The Metroid producer said during an e-mail interview that Nintendo "will keep considering multiplayer for the Prime series," a feature included in 2006's Metroid Prime Hunters for the Nintendo DS.
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Do you want to sound like a native speaker? Here are easy ways to improve your pronunciation so people will be able to understand you more easily!
1) Use the internet and "open" your ears to Youtube & Podcast Pronunciation
Google Youtube pronunciation videos . There are a lot of very helpful, well-done youtube channels that focus on pronunciation. Beyond our very own Youtube Channel, RealLife TV, which teaches pronunciation in dynamic ways, Rachel's English is a series of free pronunciation videos that teach phonetics and English pronunciation. Other recommended youtube pronunciation channels are listed below.
2) Practice in the mirror. You might feel silly doing this, but so much of how we sound comes from the shape of our mouth and the placement of our tongue and lips. Check out what the different positions look like on websites like Rachel's English, then practice in front of the mirror for a few minutes when you have some time (and when no one else is around ).
3) Record Yourself. Download a free app like Voice Record to your phone, then record yourself practicing the words you think need improvement. If you have a friend or teacher who is a native speaker you can also record them speaking and listen to it while speaking along with the recording.
4) Ask for feedback from a teacher or native speaker. A native speaker will let you know immediately what words you are pronouncing wrong and how to correct them. You may have to repeat the word several times before it sinks in.
5) Watch movies and TV in English (no subtitles!) and listen to English music to hear how native speakers sound when they say a word. For extra help, google the lyrics (the words of the song) and read along, trying
to imitate the voice of the native speaker.
6) Intonation: Focus on the Music Behind the Words
Whether you pay attention to it or not, the musical element of a language is essential to good pronunciation. You don't need to become a musician or listen to more music in English (although both of these could help), but you should pay attention to the intonation of native speakers. It is the melodic pattern of the language that is so fundamental to communication and human connection.
7) Practice: Read Out Loud Every Day
This is for people who have already learned some degree of correct pronunciation, because reading without correct pronunciation, you're just reinforcing poor pronunciation. Before you start, you should at least have some idea of what it feels like to pronounce things correctly.
If your pronunciation level has not been stabilized, I don't recommend reading for more than 10 or 15 minutes, because people tend to lose their concentration, and go back to their vices (which is to reinforce them). Remember, pronunciation can be improved quite quickly with small, concentrated doses even only a few times per week.
All these things can help you to improve your accent and make it easier for you to communicate.


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Piers Morgan left fans confused this morning, after failing to appear on Wednesday's episode of Good Morning Britain.
The controversial TV host usually presents the morning show Monday – Wednesday with pal Susanna Reid. And so the show faced an outcry, when outspoken Piers failed to show up on their screesn as expected.
Regular co-host Susanna Reid also refrained from explaining Piers' notable absence, and he was swiftly replaced by regular stand-in Richard Madeley.
And clearly, some fans were left VERY disappointed by the no-show.
Viewers took to Twitter to express their sadness over Piers' absence, with one explaining she only watched the morning show for him.
While Susanna failed to acknowledge Piers' absence, she did address controversial rumours that she wants him off the show completely.
Speculation has been flying that popular host Susanna would rather front GMB on her own, than alongside her controversial co-host.
Commenting on the rumours, she said, "Apparently I literally want Piers out.
"I thought it was going to be that I wanted him out on a night at the Groucho or that someone had tweeted that I wanted him out, but apparently I've told close friends that I want to do this [show] on my own."
But she insisted, "I've never said that to anybody.
"So Piers is off for a few days, and not because I want him out and Richard Madeley is here,", she then clarified.
So where did Piers go?
Turns out, everyone can relax, as it seems Piers Morgan is just off enjoying a sunny break over in LA!
Taking to Twitter, he posted a screenshot of a weather forecast of Beverly Hills. Piers captioned the shot, Thanks for all the concern over my 'shock' absence from @GMB today. I just saw this weather forecast & realised I was in the wrong place."
To be fair, we certainly know where we'd rather be!
However, many fans have vowed not to return to the show until their favourite host returns to UK shores. Many commented on his post writing, "Cant watch GMB without you. Hurry back." While another said, "Don't blame you. If only I could fly away to the sunshine."
It's not know when Piers Morgan will return, but if we were in LA, we probably wouldn't rush back either…


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Wärtsilä Supplies Chinese Semi-Submersible
Wärtsilä has signed a contract to deliver a ship power system for a 38,000 tonnage semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel for Chinese customer Zhejiang Share-ever Business Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Share-ever Business Co., Ltd is a privately owned company with more than 20 large-size vessels, including 236-ft offshore platform supply ships, ocean cargo carriers of between 27,000 and 50,000 tonnes, and drag-suction dredgers. The company seeks to utilize the latest marine technologies and works closely with domestic vessel design institutes.
This vessel will operate in offshore waters around the world, and will be mainly used in loading and transporting large-size offshore equipment required by the offshore oil and gas industry. Such equipment includes large-size steel structures, various kinds of platforms, platform jackets, and main platform blocks, etc. used in prospecting and exploration. The vessel will also assist large commercial vessels and naval ships in re-floating and similar operations. The vessel will be delivered in the end of 2011.
The engine configuration is based on the proven Wärtsilä 32 medium speed engines. The scope of supply includes three 9-cylinder in-line Wärtsilä 32 generating sets for a diesel electric installation, and three tunnel thrusters.
Wärtsilä's fully diesel electric machinery allows for reliable and flexible power. For example, in order to optimize engine loading, rationalize fuel consumption, and ensure the most economical operation under all conditions, only the necessary number of generating sets will be engaged at any one time. Furthermore, in addition to providing fuel efficiency and cost savings, this flexibility ensures that the level of emissions is automatically controlled.


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A few weeks ago we previewed a recipe for a flourless pie crust [1]. Our only regret? We didn't actually tell you what you could be filling those pie crusts with!
With the fall season now in full swing (seriously… where did summer go?) we wanted to offer up a few Primal pie fillings. Granted, some are higher than we'd like in carb counts, but when you compare it to the alternatives, it looks a whole lot…errr…sweeter!
For all pies listed below, we recommend using our flourless pie crust recipe:
1 1/4 cups almond meal
2/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
5 tbsp (approximately) of icy water
Combine almond flour and salt in a mixing bowl, stir in coconut oil and mix until mixture resembles course crumbs. Mix in water, 1 tbsp at a time, until a dough is formed. Refrigerate until ready to use. When ready, roll out and place in a pie dish. Fill your favorite fruit (we recommend apples, but blueberries are also delicious) and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until crust turns a rich golden brown.
Primal Pumpkin Pie Filling
What would a Thanksgiving be if there were no pumpkin pie? Here's a recipe which, although less sweet than traditional (read: horrendously unhealthy!) pumpkin pie, is an excellent substitute that is sure to please the palate!
1.5 cups fresh or canned pumpkin (not to be confused with pumpkin pie filling, which comes pre-sweetened.)
3 eggs
3/4 cup maple sugar flakes
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp powdered cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ginger
Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a lightly pre-cooked pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until golden.
If you are so inclined, add a dollop of freshly whipped cream to the pie instead of that Cool Whip junk.
Disclaimer: Reader Holly recommended this recipe (thanks Holly!) as one of her favorites. We can't attest to the maple sugar flakes, but we have to admit that they are compelling. It is basically dried maple syrup. Click here [2] and here [3] to view a manufacturer's site for more info, and let us know what you think in the comment boards – especially if you've actually used them.
Fit Day Nutrition Breakdown:
According to the fine folks over at FitDay.com [4], this recipe as listed contains:
Cal: 2463
Fat: 251
Carbs: 42
Protein: 45
Cal: 813
Fat: 64.4
Carbs: 43.6
Protein: 27
Cal: 3276
Fat: 314.8
Carbs: 85.6
Protein: 71.8
Divided by 8:
Cal: 410
Fat: 39
Carbs: 11
Protein: 9
Good Ol' Fashioned Apple Pie Filling
There's nothing more American than good ol' apple pie, so do your patriotic duty – without sacrificing your diet rights – with this delicious recipe.
3 cooking apples, sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
In a large bowl, combine apples, cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss until apples are evenly coated. Spoon into pie crust and dot top with butter pieces. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until apples are tender when pierced with a knife. Cool slightly before serving. To punch up the recipe, top with some chopped pecans.
Fit Day Nutrition Break Down:
According to the fine folks over at FitDay.com, this recipe as listed contains:
Cal: 2463
Fat: 251
Carbs: 42
Protein: 45
Cal: 509
Fat: 1.3
Carbs: 135
Protein: 2.6
Cal: 2972
Fat: 252.3
Carbs: 177
Protein: 47.6
Divided by 8:
Cal: 371
Fat: 31
Carbs: 22
Protein: 6
Give these a try this holiday season and then come back with your comments. We'd love to hear how you think they taste compared to more traditional recipes, if the pies turned out for you, and what, if any, modifications you made to the recipes.
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Further Reading:
Eat This Today, Feel Better Tomorrow: Dessert Edition! [7]
10 Ways to Forage in the Modern World [8]


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OUR Arabic literature is full of romantic stories which did not end happily because of family intervention and rejection of couples' choices. Qais ibn Almulwaah couldn't marry Lila Alamria because her father says no — for no apparent reason. Over a thousand and hundreds of years later, his poems of love and pain tell us tales of generations of lovers who were denied their basic right: to decide who to marry.
The pretty girl was accepting her fate. She simply told the love of her life, with broken heart and voice: "My family said no!"
He, too, seemed to understand. Such is life! But both didn't really absorb why couldn't two young hearts be able to unite, if that was what they very much wanted?
The young man is what Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) describes as the best husband to be. (If someone came to you and you were satisfied with his religious credentials and morality, don't deny him marriage).
She told me: "How could I say no to my father without risking the anger of Allah? I tried to find out why, but all I heard was: The man is not suitable.
"Yes, he might be from a lesser tribe. He might be from a middle class family. It could be the fact that his mother is a foreigner. But he has just graduated with honor from a top British University. His respectable job is more than adequate.
"Money is not an issue, I believed. His salary, plus mine, would land us in a comfortable apartment with good living standards. The family is very classy and civil. His father is an engineer and the mother is a foreign schoolteacher. Brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles are all highly educated and sophisticated. I would dare to say that in the ladder of achievements and sophistication, his family is higher and brighter than mine.
"Still, my father just said no. What can I do? I would be a bad daughter in the eyes of our Muslim society, if I showed any sign of resistance and objection."
I told her she should try her best within the family, but if all her efforts fail, she could go to the governor who would send the case to court. The judge has the authority to be her custodian and decide her marriage. Many women were able to marry the men of their choice this way.
She seemed shocked. A long pause was followed by: "But how could I do that to my own father? Allah will deny me paradise, if I did."
I explained: "Allah won't do that. He ordered parents to seek the best for their daughters and not deny them marriage to good Muslim men. The definition of a good person in Islam does not include material riches or 'blue blood.'" We are all equal, descendants of the same parents (Adam and Eve). The best of us are more moral and closer to Allah. He warned parents not to force their girls into Satan's ways by denying them marriage. So, if someone is going against Allah's will and orders, it is your father — not you!"
She thought for a while, then wondered: "What's about our society? My family would disown me. People would look down upon me. My children would suffer, as well. I don't know if I can face and tolerate all that shaming and pressuring," she cried.
"Do you love your man and care about him enough to risk all the above?" I asked. "Because, at the end of the day, it is your life that would be either filled with happiness or sorrow.
"I can't judge your situation more than you. But I am not so sure that you won't find allies. Many of us are kind and wise enough to sympathize with you. Many are good Muslims who would accept a Shariah judgment in your case. I know a girl who went all the way to take back her rights. She is much happier now, and still keeping her relations with most of her family members intact. Society hasn't judged her harshly. Some did, but most were understanding."
True, not all cases are similar. Some families might be more harsh than others. Society hasn't developed to respect and protect girls' choices enough. I can't make a decision for a girl suffering "Adhl" (denying her marriage) without knowing all her circumstances. All I could say, it is up to her to decide whether it is worth the fight. And if she decides so, then she should know that she has rights and the Shariah law is on her side.
What would you advice her, dear readers? Many of us have also gone through similar experiences. Let's share them.
— Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi can be reached at email@example.com and followed at twitter: @kbatarfi


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The Numark NPM100 Monitor is a high performance easily-to-transport mobile speaker system with professional quality sound and all the right inputs. This portable DJ Monitor is a complete active stereo speaker system with built-in amplifiers which is very suitable for bars, practice studios, small to medium-sized setups or anywhere that premium quality sound is required. For DJs, musicians or anyone looking for pro-quality sound, its 100W RMS (200W peak) extended-range dual 5" drivers accurately reproduce music.
Thanks to a standard stereo RCA line input, the Numark NPM100 speaker system works with virtually all music gear. The built-in gain control allows quick adjustments when used without a mixer, whereas the quarter-inch / XLR combi input allows unbalanced or balanced inputs.
A sensitivity switch toggles between +6dB for use with mixers and -45dB for direct connection of a mic to ensure that no matter what the gig might hold, the Numark NPM100 Monitor can handle it. A convenient red LED indicator is also included in this system to indicate whenever a signal is clipping so levels can be adjusted accordingly.
Hear every nuance of your performances with the Numark NPM100 DJ monitor.
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- Mic/Line sensitivity switch
- Line Link out with XLR
- Power indication LED with LED clipping indicator
- Place in profile or landscape positions
- Bottom and side fixing mount points
- Dimensions (WxHxL): 761 x 761 x 1229 mm
- Weight: 1.21 kg
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text: Illinois is the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana in the U.S. and the first one to do it with legislation. Come January 1st, Illinois will face a host of issues that this new bill will bring. Shortages, legal and social justice issues, and dispensary locations are at the forefront of everyone's mind. Farmers and brands that will be marketing their recreational strains will run into a harsh advertisement policy that makes ads for alcohol and tobacco seem like a walk in the park.


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Here's a scary question: What would happen if someone stole your smartphone? Is it password-protected? Are you automatically logged in to social media apps and banking apps? Do you download free games and apps without reading the fine print in the user agreement? Could a smartphone thief dive right in to your personal data and collect enough "secret" facts — your Social Security number, birth date, mother's maiden name — to effectively steal your identity? While we're at it, where is your smartphone right now?
If you just found yourself frantically patting down your pockets or digging through your purse, then you might be a prime target for identity theft. According to a 2011 study, smartphone users were a third more likely to be victims of identity fraud than nonusers. Indeed, 7 percent of smartphone users had been actual victims of identity fraud [source: Lipka].
Why? Think of all the ways people use smartphones, a mobile device that's more like a powerful pocket computer than a phone. We use them as mobile wallets and mobile cash registers. We download apps that let us check our bank account balance and write digital checks. We text donations to charities and transfer money to friends. We constantly update our status — where we are and what we're doing — on social media streams like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We even store contact information for all of our friends and business contacts right there on the phone, just a finger tap away.
Despite all this easily accessible information, the same study found a whopping 62 percent of smartphone users didn't password-protect their devices and even fewer had the ability to wipe their device's hard drive remotely [source: Lipka].
According to a 2014 Pew Research survey, 90 percent of American adults have a cell phone and 58 percent have a smartphone, a percentage that's sure to increase in the coming years [source: Pew Research]. Keep reading for the dumbest mistakes to make with your smartphone and the smartest security tips for keeping your data and your identity safe.
Biggest Smartphone Security Mistakes
The single worst security mistake you can make with a smartphone is to leave it unprotected. All smartphones allow you to password-protect the "unlock" function. Older Apple iPhones require a four-digit code, while the newer models feature fingerprint recognition. Some Android smartphones allow you to unlock the screen with a series of tap and swipe gestures [source: Chen]. Failing to password protect your phone is like leaving the front door to your house wide open with your wallet and laptop sitting on the kitchen table.
Another foolish move is to remain logged in to banking apps or other online financial accounts like PayPal or Square [source: Levin]. Today's smartphones are so powerful that you can keep multiple apps open at the same time. The danger is that you will log in to your bank account to transfer some money and tap over to IM a friend without ever closing the banking app. If a thief grabs your phone at the right time, it's like finding a signed blank check.
Public WiFi "hotspots" are a boon for mobile Web users. Sending and receiving loads of data over a cellular network can get expensive, but free WiFi is just that — free! When it comes to security, though, you get what you pay for. It's a big mistake to let your smartphone connect to any random available WiFi hotspot. Savvy hackers can spoof a WiFi connection and gain access to usernames and passwords stored on your smartphone [source: Arthur].
The ultimate bonehead smartphone security move is to save all of your critical usernames and passwords in a file on your phone. We know it's hard to remember every password for your online banking app, Amazon and Facebook. But avoid the urge to e-mail yourself a spreadsheet with all of your secret login information and then put "passwords!" as the subject of the e-mail.
Keep reading for more tips on securing your smartphone against identity fraud.
Smartphone Security Tips
Even if you avoid the biggest smartphone security mistakes, you can still leave yourself vulnerable to identity theft. What if you forget your phone at a restaurant, or it gets swiped on the subway? A savvy hacker could crack your password, at which point it's open season on your personal data.
One of the best ways to protect your phone, even when it's lost or stolen, is by using a remote locator app. Apple offers the free Find My iPhone app that not only locates your lost or stolen phone using GPS, but gives you the power to remotely erase all of your personal information from the device. The free Lookout app offers the same remote location, lock and erase service for Android devices [source: Chen].
Even if your smartphone is safely in your pocket, thieves can still use malware — malicious software — to make fraudulent charges to your credit card. According to a 2013 report by security firm Trend Micro, there were over 700,000 different malware apps in circulation for Android smartphones [source: Merz]. Many of the apps disguised themselves as popular gaming and banking apps. Once the app is downloaded, it siphons money from the user by charging for undetected premium-rate texts.
To avoid malware infections, pay close attention to every app that you download, especially free apps. Make sure to only download official apps created by reputable and recognizable companies. Also, closely scan your phone bills for any unexpected texting charges.
If you work with highly sensitive information, or consider your personal information "classified," consider investing in data encryption. Many of the latest Apple and Android smartphones come with built-in data encryption that can only be unlocked by entering the device's passcode. There are also free apps like SecureMemo for Android smartphones that create a locked-down, password-protected file on your phone in which to store sensitive data [source: Chen].
For lots more information about mobile gadgets, identity theft and ways to secure your digital world, check out the related HowStuffWorks links on the next page.
Author's Note: Does a smartphone raise your risk of identity theft?
A few minutes ago, my wife walked in and asked me to register for online access to one of our retirement accounts. Her timing was impeccable. At that exact moment, I was reading an article about how important it is to use different passwords with each of your online accounts. The same article suggested that you change those passwords every year but never write them all down in the same place. So there I was, staring at my billionth login screen trying to choose a unique username and password that I would somehow remember five minutes from now without writing down. Impossible!
That's why I was so excited to hear about apps for your smartphone or computer that allow you to create a password-protected document to store all of those precious online passwords. Even Microsoft Word allows you to password-protect a document. Why didn't I think of that before? Now I can throw away the scrawled list of coded password hints that I keep taped to the underside of my desk. Er, on second thought, pretend you didn't hear that.
Related Articles
- Arthur, Charles and Boggin, Steve. "Wi-Fi security flaw for smartphones puts your credit cards at risk." The Guardian. April 25, 2011 (April 4, 2014) http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/apr/25/wifi-security-flaw-smartphones-risk
- Chen, Brian X. "How to Shield Yourself From Smartphone Snoops." The New York Times. April 3, 2013. (April 4, 2014) http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/technology/personaltech/how-to-shield-yourself-from-smartphone-snoops.html
- Levin, Adam. "The 10 Dumbest Risks People Take With Their Smartphones." Credit.com. Jan. 31, 2013. (April 4, 2013) http://blog.credit.com/2013/01/the-10-dumbest-risks-people-take-on-their-smartphones/
- Lipka, Mitch. "Rise in identity fraud tied to smartphone use." Reuters. Feb. 22, 2012. (April 4, 2014) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/22/us-idtheft-javelin-idUSTRE81L16520120222
- Merz, Theo. "Surge in malware on Android smartphone system." The Telegraph. Aug. 6, 2013. (April 4, 2014) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10225511/Surge-in-malware-on-Android-smartphone-system.html
- Pew Research. "Mobile Technology Fact Sheet." January 2014. (April 4, 2014) http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/mobile-technology-fact-sheet/


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Ten tips or ideas from Fabio Sergio that looks at some ideas on how mLearning (mobile learning) is beginning to and will continue to 'revolutionize' learning from school through corporations and beyond – into lifelong learning.
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Smartphones and tablet computers are radically transforming how we access our shared knowledge sources by keeping us constantly connected to near-infinite volumes of raw data and information.
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Did you spot my post title, how excited am I to be GDT for a couple of months for non other than...... Papertake Weekly, Wahoo! I am very proud and MEGA excited and thank you ladies so much for having me on the team and letting me play along for a while I am really looking forward to it!
Okay so here we go and onto the challenge which this weeks is.......One Paper Taker so you have to use just 1 patterned paper, simples.
You can check out the gorgeous DT cards HERE do pop over and take a peep!
We are sponsored this week by The Ribbon Girl who has the most gorgeous selection of totally yummy stash, all kinds of ribbons and trims, flowers, charms, buttons too and not forgetting the bling stuff!!! Oh talking of which I should get my order through today too, cant wait!!!!!!!!!!! (sshhh don't tell on me for spending pennies!)
So onto me little card and I was sorting out my stamps the other day and came across these little cuties, such an adorable pair and I hadn't got round to inking them up yet, shame on me!!!
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Cat's Tongue
Tried a new recipe for Cat's tongue, using different technique. I was kind of skeptical at first, judging from the method, but I tried it anyway to fulfill my curiosity. But to my surprise, it actually yield a good result texturewise. Tastewise, I think I need to put more vanilla powder in it and substitute some of the powdered sugar with granulated sugar, as I don't really like the powdery taste if the p. sugar, even after it's baked. It tastes a little 'flour-y', and of course because it contains quite a bit of cornstarch in it.
Cat's Tongue in Indonesia is very strong in vanilla, not just regular vanilla extract we normally know, but Indonesia vanilla powder. It is white in color and not completely powdered, you can see a little granules or bits in it, whatever you want to call it.
Other than that, my niece likes it a lot. She kept coming back for more. Or, maybe she was just interested in it because of the name??? hmm.....
I also tried my new cat's tongue pan I brought specially from Indonesia. You can always pipe it, but this way, it would give you uniform shape, right? It wouldn't change the taste no matter what.
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Welcome to this week's design & development roundup!
This week, Facebook announced it would be updating its ad policy to stop discriminatory ad practices on the platform and Apple is reportedly looking to implement an iris scanner into the iPhone 8 (exciting!)
Website Launch Checklist
Photo: Fraser Boag
If you're the type of designer/developer that always forgets something before you put a new project live, front end developer @fraserboag is here to save the day! Fraser has put together a handy little website in the form of a checklist for you to run through before you launch your new website.
It includes checking for grammatical errors, ensuring all of your contact forms are hooked up, benchmarking & performance checks, compatibility checking, infrastructure, analytics and ensuring the domain name and web hosting setup and linked!
Photo: WordPress
I work with Wordpress quite frequently - whether voluntarily or compulsory, but regardless of the situation, Wordpress is always comes with the same bugbears.
When asked to start a new WP project, there are so many things you need to action before you can even begin - the download, the install, creating the databases, adding to your hosts file, setting up your vhost, + all things MAMP related. I've done this process the same way for years, and never even thought about if there is an easier option, until I was asked to work on a WP Multisite.
We work with Vagrant in the studio, but have not yet set up a WP install on a box. Looking for any way to make this method easier, I came across WP-CLI.
Even if you're not well versed with CLI, the step by step instructions are so easy to understand and work through, you will have WP-CLI set up in seconds.
Download the wp-cli.phar file:
$ curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar
Check if it is working
$ php wp-cli.phar --info
To use WP-CLI from the command line by typing wp, make the file executable and move it to somewhere in your PATH. For example:
$ chmod +x wp-cli.phar
$ sudo mv wp-cli.phar /usr/local/bin/wp
If WP-CLI was installed successfully, you should see something like this when you run wp --info:
$ wp --info
PHP binary: /usr/bin/php5
PHP version: 5.5.9-1ubuntu4.14
php.ini used: /etc/php5/cli/php.ini
WP-CLI root dir: /home/wp-cli/.wp-cli
WP-CLI packages dir: /home/wp-cli/.wp-cli/packages/
WP-CLI global config: /home/wp-cli/.wp-cli/config.yml
WP-CLI project config:
WP-CLI version: 1.1.0
You can update WP-CLI with
wp cli update
Now you're all installed - WP-CLI has a whole host of commands ready to use to make WP development that much quicker!
STF – Smartphone Test Farm
Photo: STF
Smartphone Test Farm or STF is a smartphone debugging suite available as a web application which enables a collection of devices to be connected and debugged. STF currently only supports the Android OS from 2.3 to 7.1 including Android Wear. STF's features include ability to remotely control any device from the browser, managing device inventory and a simple rest API. More information about system requirements and installation can be found below.
Instagram's Private API
Photo: Instagram
Whenever an app uses an undisclosed API, people will endeavour to find the endpoints and expose them as much as possible. It's safe to say, Instagram has already had its fair share of API reverse-engineering and have had to update all of the keys it uses to sign their requests in the past.
Instagram PHP API
Instagram Node.js API
All of the API's above let you access private endpoints such as uploading your own photos and videos, liking posts, following and unfollowing users - even sending direct messages.
As is stated on all of these projects - use it carefully. The implementations send requests by passing over a UDID and trick the API to believing it's coming from a cellular device but there's nothing to stop Instagram blocking your IP or UDID.
We hope you found this week's roundup useful! If you have any suggestions for contributions, let us know on Twitter or Facebook!


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Revenue Management for Vacation Rental Apartments & BnB's
竞博电竞平台 www.buylvepileather.com Xotels is a global leader in BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments revenue management, and with our remote revenue management consulting services we help independent hotels increase their financial performance. Our hotel yield and revenue outsourcing specialists implement Xotels' innovative and proven methodology to grow the RevPar and GopPar results of your BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments.
Our international revenue management outsourcing consultants have an extensive experience in both the hospitality travel & tourism industry, and leave no stone unturned to uncover the hidden revenue potential of your BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments, to increase your bottom line profit. We have a strong business development DNA, and aim to challenge the status quo and established order.
Xotels' RM and yield experts will be incorporated in your BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments management structure and operate as a part of your team taking on the responsibilities and duties of revenue management and business development. Working besides your executive management, we will be implementing best practices, proven techniques and the latest travel distribution developments. We will help you outperform your competition and become a leader in your local market.
We would be covering the areas and actions highlighted below when taking over a hotel, either as a turn around project or new opening;
Our Revenue Management Mission
- Adopt a healthy market segmentation for the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments
- Assist with budgeting and develop a forecasting model adapted to the market segments
- Increase revenue by stimulating demand and use existing demand for the destination
- Push forward the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments on potential distribution channels to enlarge the demand
- Optimize direct sales and distribution via website and phone
- Structure the pricing management
- Set strategic pricing in terms of public and negotiated rates
- Handle all Revenue management tasks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Competitor Evaluation
Xotels will study the main competitors of the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments to assess their price positioning in relation to their products offering. Xotels will build a report comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the main competitors and the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments. The report will aim at building the Price – Value relationship that the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments can provide in front of its main competitors.
Price Benchmarking
Xotels will benchmark and compare the pricing strategies of the main competitors and the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments. The study will look at the public prices but will also try to pinpoint negotiated rates such as corporate rates. The study will look at a year period: day by day pricing by length of stay. The benchmarking will show how the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments is priced competitively and create or revise the pricing grid.
Distribution Benchmarking
Xotels will evaluate the distribution of the main competitors: GDS, IDSs and off line through mystery calls. The study will look at promotion management, length of stay pricing per channels. The study will also look at the distribution management of the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments, inventory availability management, rates availability management in periods of low to high demand. The benchmark study will look at the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments and present an action plan, with a primary focus to contract the right new distribution channels.
Pricing Grid
Upon the benchmarking studies, Xotels will review the existing pricing grid or build a new one and recommend pricing strategies to stimulate the demand. Both public prices and negotiated rates with multiple length of stay will be assessed and recommended. Pricing will be recommended per period of demand: low to high periods. Negotiated corporate rates will be reviewed in relation to the production and corporate accounts. The sales team input will be needed.
Demand Calendar
Xotels will review the demand calendar, or create one, and analyze strength of demand day by day per period (with or without events), in view of day by day rate strategies.
Forecasting Model
Xotels will build market segmentation for the BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments and create a forecasting model to ensure that existing demand for each individual segment will be targeted most effectively in terms of marketing, sales and pricing strategies.
Rate Strategy Sheet
Xotels will develop monthly rate strategy sheets with the following objectives:
- Day by day pricing strategy for one year will be shown (price value per length of stays day by day will be recommended)
- Pricing strategy per channels of distribution
- Yield strategies with L.O.S. restrictions on peak periods
Rate Loading
Xotels will also review or build the rate loading and the rate management through all electronic distribution channels to ensure that all prices including corporate rates are correctly shown and bookable. Two meetings are planned before the start of implementation:
- Meeting at the start of the project with first phase of assessment and meeting with the team
- Final presentation meeting with the pricing strategies and tools
Online Distribution Strategy
Xotels will develop the implementation of the suggested action plan. As the main challenges based on current occupancies seem distribution and pricing oriented Xotels will focus on getting the required results. This includes contracting online and offline distribution channels.
And don't think for a moment this cannot be applied in your BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments property. With our revenue manager for hire team we manage a diverse international portfolio of top performing hotel companies, ranging from independent?boutique hotels, luxury design hotels, beach & ski resorts, innovative hotel concepts, aparthotels, vacation rental properties, tourist apartment blocks, regional hotel firms, and even small country side / rural hotels, modern budget hotels, trendy?youth hostels, hip bed & breakfasts,?camping sites?and holiday parks.
Xotels is an innovative BnB's & Vacation Rental Apartments revenue management consulting company, for a new breed of hoteliers.
Want to improve your top line revenue and bottom line profit of your BnB or your?Vacation Rental Apartments?
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Turtix Rescue Adventure
The sequel to Turtix is based on the same concept as the original game. During
a class, the teacher misreads a recipe and all the students are whisked away
in bubbles. Turtix once again needs to save all of them and bring them back
Turtix: Rescue Adventures is a side-scrolling game where Turtix explores
game worlds to locate the trapped students and needs to bring them back. There
are three distinct settings: Magic Forest, Underground Caves and Barren Desert
with 60 levels in total. The game can be played in two modes: Casual and
Hardcore. In Hardcore levels need to be replayed if these are not successfully
Turtix can move around, jump, climb ladders, hang from vines and push crates.
Enemies are taken out by jumping on top of them but some have spikes and need
timing to take them out. Once a student inside a bubble has been located,
Turtix can jump on to pop it. The students will then search their way to the
exit and the player can exercise no influence over their movement. Instead,
Turtix needs to push crates to block spikes, open gates, defeat enemies,
collect keys to open gates and remove barriers to create a safe path for them
to follow. Levels do not require players to safe all students, but still most
of them. Before popping the bubble, a halo will show if there is a safe
passage (green), if there are enemies that will block the path (yellow) or
when there are obstacles that will cause the students to die (red).
Turtix has a limited amount of health but this can be expanded by looking for
magic symbols in treasure chests. Additionally each level holds secret areas
with diamonds for extra points. The game keeps track of the player's best time
per level and the different game elements are gently introduced through the
levels with an increasing difficulty level. After ten levels there is a time
bonus game where Turtix needs to collect a number of stars to earn a prize.
|Minimum System Requirements
|Intel Pentium III
|Windows XP
|Direct X
|DirectX 8.1
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Via the Cambridge News:
Abdul Arain could become the first Muslim Chancellor of Cambridge University, sweeping aside centuries of tradition. Reporter RAYMOND BROWN spoke to the Mill Road trader about his bid for the prestigious position
The names of some of its colleges, Jesus, Christ's, Trinity, Magdalene, St John's, are straight out of the Bible.
And a succession of princes, earls, dukes, and lords have assumed the largely ceremonial position of Chancellor down the ages.
But on Sunday night, after the votes are counted, the institution may have a Muslim community leader at its helm for the first time.
The owner of Al-Amin grocery store – which means 'just or fair one' and was the nickname given to Mr Arain by his father – says his faith and candidature is simply a reflection of a diverse community.
He said: "I think it will be good for Cambridge and the varied and diverse community it has.
"What I'd say is that I believe in God and share the values of the Christian and Jewish faiths, which come from the same roots as the Muslim faith. We pray to the same God.
"I will not have any problem attending any Christian ceremonies or going to church if that is what the duties will involve.
"The Muslim community in Cambridge have been very supportive and encouraging."


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Playa de Palma Mallorca Transfers
AT Mallorca Transfers are the leaders in high quality low cost airport transfers from Palma PMI Airport to Playa de Palma in Mallorca.
While Playa de Palma might be known for its beautiful and famous beach, the little resort town, which is located about ten kilometres from Palma airport, is a well known resort with some amazing hotels on offer.
It is located seven kilometres from Calvia, and the resort is situated right next to Torrenova.
Since Playa de Palma is such a short distance from Palma and the Son Sant Joan airport / Palma Mallorca Airport (about fifteen to twenty minute taxi transfer), its an excellent resort for relaxation, and is quick and easy to reach after your flight lands.
Playa de Palma is one of the most popular resort locations, mainly due to its beautiful and bustling beaches. However, there are other attractions here too, and great places to sample delicious food and spend some time participating in outdoor activities with the family. Its a great holiday destination.
Playa de Palma Beach
The resort of Playa de Palma is best known for its beach, and with good reason! The long stretch of beach, with its soft white sand and beautiful, clear turquoise waters, makes it the most famous and popular beach resort in all of Majorca. The beach is broken up into two sections: the main part of Playa de Palma Beach, and a smaller beach, Cala Estancia. Cala Estancia is only two hundred metres in length and about thirty-five metres deep, and is off the airport runway, so if noise is a problem for your family, you might want to skip this beach and head right for Playa de Palma Beach!
Playa de Palma Beach stretches on for about four and a half kilometres, and is roughly fifty metres deep, making it a nice wide beach with plenty of places to find a nice spot to sit or sunbathe. The beach, with its warm sand and sunny weather, is a great beach for families with young children, as the water is clear and shallow, with very mild waves, and offers plenty of space for playing, whether it be building sandcastles or playing volleyball. Playa de Palma Beach is a Blue Flag beach, as well, and there are parasols and beach lounges available to rent for those who are visiting.
Water Sports and Outdoor Activities in Playa de Palma
Playa de Palma is located near a variety of outdoor water sports, and the warm sunny beach makes it a great place to get stuck in. Whether you have much experience or you are a novice at these activities, theres something here for all ages. Scuba diving and snorkelling are great activities for adults who enjoy being in the water, and companies such as Sedna Yacht Charter Diving School and PETER Diving School are ready to help you enjoy your experience.
For those interested in other water and outdoor activities, including outdoor challenges, it might be beneficial to look into Whats Adventure - The Challenge, where you will be engaging in all sorts of activities, like scuba diving, rock climbing, hiking, and even kayaking.
Looking for another great outdoor activity for the whole family? Try out the new company, MyScoot. MyScoot offers segway-like scooter rentals for both children and adults, and they are great for getting around the resort with ease. Perfect for those afternoons when you are tired and cant walk another step, MyScoot offers scooters in a variety of designs and sizes, for adults and children alike.
Restaurants and Bars
Since Playa de Palma is a bustling resort, you can expect there to be plenty of bars and restaurants for you to try out while on holiday in Mallorca. From tapas bars to pubs to great places to grab a meal with your family, Playa de Palma has a great amount of choices!
One popular restaurant in Playa de Palma is Sunshine Tapas, Sushi, and Mas. This restaurant features a variety of favourites, such as Tortilla Espanol, chicken wings, and prawn skewers. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and sushi are also featured items on the menu, and the family friendly restaurant offers a kids menu, as well.
Another family friendly restaurant is El Patio, which serves a variety of different cuisine, such as steaks, burgers, and even pizza, so you are sure to find something for everyone here, and the view is spectacular!
A popular club in Playa de Palma is Bamboleo Biergarten, and offers a friendly atmosphere and plenty of drink choices and music. Although the music is typically Dutch, it is lively and adds a lot to the experience!
Family Entertainment in Playa de Palma
Along with checking out Playa de Palma Beach and engaging in outdoor activities, Playa de Palma is close to many other activities, such as a miniature golf course, Golf Fantasia, a water park, Western Water Park, and an amusement park, Katmandu Park. You will be spoilt for choice for things to do to keep the children entertained.
While some of the more popular attractions are in other resorts, such as Magaluf, it is only a short walk or taxi ride away to these resorts and you can enjoy all of the fun and activities that Majorca has to offer!
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"The service you provided was excellent, a very stress free method of transferring to Granada.
Both arriving and departing the taxi was on time, even on our arrival as our flight was 30 minutes early. The driver was polite, curious and very smartly dressed. The vehicle was very good and comfortable. The confirmation texts I received were very helpful as well.
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EMILE HENRY Spoon Rest, Ceramic
$21.00 Regular price
The Emile Henry elegant ridged spoon rest will help you when preparing your recipes. The central ridge raises the utensil slightly for better hygiene, and is used to remove excess sauce if necessary. It is stable, practical, dishwasher-proof and being flat makes it easier to store in your kitchen drawers. All Emile Henry products are made in France and offer a ten years guarantee.
Handcrafted and glazed in France, the Emile Henry spoon rest transforms the practical spoon rest into a special accent beside your stovetop. This piece readily tolerates high heat and is dishwasher safe.
Product Features
- Central ridge raises utensil
- Handcrafted and glazed in France
- Classic, authentic design compliments your countertop
- 10 year guarantee
- Made in France